human being

noun

1. any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.

2. a person, especially as distinguished from other animals or as representing the human species.

   living conditions not fit for human beings; a very generous human being.

human being

noun

1. a member of any of the races of Homo sapiens; person; man, woman, or child

Word History and Origins

Origin of human being¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He’s a black hole of a human being who will never willingly give up the presidency unless someone offers him the title and power of world leader.

From Salon

“You see the kind of human being he is. It’s pretty special.”

From Los Angeles Times

“When you’re young, you think you’re going to be the first human being not to die and you’ll live forever. Then you have to start acknowledging that death is a possibility.”

From Los Angeles Times

Knowing how capable I am of throwing myself into another human being, I’m not in a hurry to go out there and discover if I can survive another relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s one of my favorite singers — one of my favorite human beings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• human 
• mortal 
• person 
• soul