Homo sapiens

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin homo (human being, man) + sapiens (wise, sensible, judicious)

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Homo sapiens

  1. (taxonomy) A taxonomic species within the genus Homohuman.

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin Homo sapiens, used as a common noun.

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  • Latin IPA: /ˌhɔmoː ˈsapɪ.eːns/
  • (RP) IPA: /ˌhəʊməʊ ˈseɪpiənz/

[edit] Noun

Homo sapiens (plural Homines sapientes)

  1. A specimen of the species Homo sapiens.

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