Idiom idiom
human being
Meaning
a person, as distinct from an animal, a machine, or a god.
Examples
“Every human being deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.”
“The charity focuses on providing clean water to every human being in the remote village, regardless of their background.”
“In the face of such profound technological advancement, we must remember that the fundamental needs of a human being remain unchanged by the passage of time.”
Origin
From the adjective *human* and the noun *being*. The term emerged from a grammatical necessity in which the adjective *human* required a base noun to function as a substantive.
Last updated April 22, 2026