Defn: Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices. To err is human; to forgive, divine. Pope.
HUMAN
Hu"man, n.
Defn: A human being. [Colloq.]
Sprung of humans that inhabit earth. Chapman.
We humans often find ourselves in strange position. Prof. Wilson.
HUMANATE
Hu"man*ate, a. Etym: [LL. humanatus.]
Defn: Indued with humanity. [Obs.] Cranmer.
HUMANE
Hu*mane", a. Etym: [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. Sportswood.
3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
Syn.
— Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle;
tender; merciful.
— Hu*mane"ly, adv.
— Hu*mane"ness, n.