1. All of the living human inhabitants of the earth
   "Humans have had a significant impact on the Earth's ecosystems";
   - world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, mankind, man

1. Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
   "Fossil evidence shows that human beings evolved over millions of years";
   - homo, man, human being

Type of: group, grouping, hominid

Part of: genus Homo

Encyclopedia: Humans