Pronunciation: ˌ h ō -( ˌ )m ō - ' s ā -p ē - ˌ enz, - ə nz, esp Brit - ' sa-p ē - ə nz
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, species name, from Homo, genus name + sapiens, specific epithet, from Latin, wise, intelligent ― more at HOMO , SAPIENT
Date: 1802
: HUMANKIND