I. ˈhyü-mən, ˈyü- adjective
Etymology: Middle English humain, from Anglo-French, from Latin humanus; akin to Latin homo human being — more at homage
Date: 14th century
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of humans
2. : consisting of humans
3.
a. : having human form or attributes
b. : susceptible to or representative of the sympathies and frailties of human nature
such an inconsistency is very human — P. E. More
• hu·man·ness -mən-nəs noun
II. noun
Date: circa 1533
: a bipedal primate mammal ( Homo sapiens ) : man ; broadly : hominid
• hu·man·like -mən-ˌlīk adjective