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Ho·mo sa·pi·ens
/ˈhoʊ
moʊ ˈseɪpiənz/ 
Show Spelled[hoh-moh sey-pee-uhnz] Show IPA
–noun
1. ( italics ) the species of bipedal primates to which modern humans belong, characterized by a brain capacity averaging 1400 cc (85 cubic in.) and by dependence upon language and the creation and utilization of complex tools.
) the species of bipedal primates to which modern humans belong, characterized by a brain capacity averaging 1400 cc (85 cubic in.) and by dependence upon language and the creation and utilization of complex tools.
2. humankind.
[New Latin, from Latin homo man + sapiens wise]
Origin:
1795–1805; < NL: rational man
1795–1805; < NL: rational man
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