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HU'MAN, adjective [Latin humanus; Heb. form, species.]

1. Belonging to man or mankind; pertaining or relating to the race of man; as a human voice; human shape; human nature; human knowledge; human life.

2. Having the qualities of a man.

3. Profane; not sacred or divine; as a human author. [Not in use.]