plural noun
People, especially when compared with animals, machines, or other kinds of beings.
Humans are capable of great things.
Many animals are afraid of humans.
American English
How to pronounce humans
nounB1Very common word
HYOOmnz
/ˈhju.mn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of human
People, especially when compared with animals, machines, or other kinds of beings.
What to listen for
“Humans” is usually pronounced /ˈhju.mn̩z/, but some speakers say /ˈju.mn̩z/ without the /h/.
Meanings & examples
Useful expressions
a person; a human
Every human being deserves respect.
normal for a person; not perfect
I'm only human, so I sometimes forget things.
the usual ways that people think, feel, and behave
Curiosity is part of human nature.