Demihuman

/ˌdɛmɪˈhjuːmən/ adjective

Definition

Partly human or partially resembling a human; having some but not all human characteristics.

Etymology

From 'demi-' (half) + 'human,' which comes from Latin 'humanus.' The word describes creatures with both human and non-human qualities, common in mythology and fantasy.

Kelly Says

Every culture has demihuman creatures—mermaids, centaurs, fauns—because humans are fascinated by the boundary between human and animal, using these mixed creatures to explore what makes us uniquely human.

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