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human race — all human beings collectively; the entire species of Homo sapiens

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: all human beings collectively; the entire species of Homo sapiens

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuːmən reɪs/

Example Sentences

  • Some scientists believe that artificial intelligence could either save or doom the human race.
  • If aliens ever visit Earth, I hope they judge the human race by our pizza recipes, not our internet comments.
  • The discovery of antibiotics was one of the greatest achievements in the history of the human race.

human race

NOUN

[/ˈhjuːmən reɪs/]

all human beings collectively; the entire species of Homo sapiens

The human race gathered at the ancient amphitheater, faces from every continent united in wonder.
💡 Concept

The human race gathered at the ancient amphitheater, faces from every continent united in wonder.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhjuːmən reɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhjuːmən reɪs/

🌳Etymology

Roothuman

Origin

This phrase combines two etymologically distinct elements: 'human' derives from Latin humanus, meaning 'of the earth' or 'pertaining to mankind', itself possibly connected to humus (earth or ground). 'Race' originates from Old Norse ras, originally denoting 'running' or 'rushing current', which evolved through Romance languages to mean 'lineage' or 'ethnic group' by the medieval period.

Breakdown

human- (from Latin humanus, 'of mankind') + race (from Old Norse ras, originally 'rushing/running', later semantic shift to 'group' or 'lineage'). The compound 'human race' represents a relatively modern conceptual pairing that became standardized in English usage to denote mankind as a whole.

🎵Rhyme

embracereplacespace
embrace
replace
space

🔗Collocations

future of the human race
survival of the human race
evolution of the human race
benefit the human race
threaten the human race
advance the human race

📝Examples

“Some scientists believe that artificial intelligence could either save or doom the human race.”

😄 Fun example

“If aliens ever visit Earth, I hope they judge the human race by our pizza recipes, not our internet comments.”

“The discovery of antibiotics was one of the greatest achievements in the history of the human race.”

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother believes that the human race peaked when they invented sliced bread, and everything since has been downhill.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

humanitymankindhumankindHomo sapiens

Antonyms

animal kingdomother species

Related

civilizationsocietypopulationspeciesevolution

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