Noun: homo how-mow
- Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
"Homo habilis was one of the earliest species in our genus";
- man, human being, human
- [offensive] Someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
- homosexual, homophile [archaic], gay
Derived forms: homos
Type of: hominid, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
Part of: genus Homo
Encyclopedia: Homo, Paul