A member of the primate genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other apes by a large brain and the capacity for speech, A human being, whether man, woman or child, any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage, adjective_ relating to a person, having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings, Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man