Plural of human; members of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, advanced cognitive abilities, and complex social structures. Modern people as distinguished from other animals or earlier hominid species.
From Latin 'humanus', related to 'homo' (person) and possibly connected to 'humus' (earth/soil), suggesting our earthly nature. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Humans are the only species known to cook food systematically, a practice that may have been crucial to our brain development by making nutrients more easily digestible. Despite our sense of individuality, humans share 99.9% of their DNA, making us one of the most genetically similar species on Earth.
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