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human raceall 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/

Korean meaning: 인류, 인간종 전체

Korean pronunciation: **휴**먼 **레이**스

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

human race concept
💡 Concept

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

🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Roothuman

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어들의 만남! 'human'은 라틴어 'humanus'(땅의, 인간의)에서, 'race'는 고대 노르드어 'ras'(달리기, 급류)에서 왔지만, 여기서는 '종족'이라는 의미로 발전했다.

🎵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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