Homo sapiens

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 2 English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun 2.3.1 Translations

[edit] Translingual

[edit] Etymology

From Latin homo (“‘human being, man’”) + sapiens (“‘wise, sensible, judicious’”)

[edit] Proper noun

Homo sapiens

1. A taxonomic species within the genus Homo; humanity.

[edit] Derived terms

• Homo sapiens idaltu
• Homo sapiens sapiens

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin Homo sapiens, used as a common noun.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Latin IPA: /ˌhɔmoː ˈsapɪ.eːns/
• (RP) IPA: /ˌhɒməʊ ˈseɪpiʌnz/

[edit] Noun

Homo sapiens (plural Homines sapientes)

1. A specimen of the species Homo sapiens.

[edit] Translations

• Navajo: bílaʼashdlaʼii