nonhuman
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //nɒnˈhjuːmən//
KK: /nɑnˈhjumən/
adjective
Definition
Referring to beings or things that are not human, such as animals, robots, or other entities.
Example
The story features a nonhuman character who can communicate with animals.
Conversation
Have you ever seen any nonhuman creatures in that documentary?
Yeah, I was amazed by the variety of life out there!
It's interesting to think about how nonhuman species communicate with each other.
I know! It makes you realize how much we still have to learn about them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
alien
inhuman
animal
Antonyms
human
mortal
person
noun
Definition
A creature or thing that is not a person or human being.
Example
In science fiction, nonhumans often have unique abilities and characteristics.
Conversation
Did you hear about that new documentary on nonhuman species?
Yeah, I saw a preview, and it looked really interesting!
I love learning about how nonhuman creatures live and interact.
Root Explanation
Nonhuman → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "human" (from Latin "humanus", meaning relating to man or mankind). The word "nonhuman" refers to something that is not human or does not belong to the human species.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'human' relating to people — so nonhuman describes anything that is not a person.
Visually Confused Words
omnihuman
unhuman
inhuman