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Homo sapiens

noun
Ho·​mo sa·​pi·​ens | \ ˌhō-(ˌ)mō-ˈsā-pē-ˌenz How to pronounce Homo sapiens (audio) , -ənz, especially British -ˈsa-pē-ənz\

Definition of Homo sapiens

: humankind
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Synonyms for Homo sapiens

Synonyms

humanity, humankind, man, mankind

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Examples of Homo sapiens in a Sentence

All people are members of Homo sapiens. how far into outer reaches of the universe will Homo sapiens someday be able to go?

First Known Use of Homo sapiens

1802, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Homo sapiens

New Latin, species name, from Homo, genus name + sapiens, specific epithet, from Latin, wise, intelligent — more at homo, sapient

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Homo sapiens

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of Homo sapiens

technical : the species of human beings that exist today

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Homo sapiens

noun
Ho·​mo sa·​pi·​ens | \ ˌhō-(ˌ)mō-ˈsap-ē-ənz How to pronounce Homo sapiens (audio) , -ˈsā-pē- How to pronounce Homo sapiens (audio) , -ˌenz\

Medical Definition of Homo sapiens

: mankind, humankind

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