homo sapiens
Pronunciation
/hˈoʊmoʊ sˈæpiənz/

Definition & Meaning of "homo sapiens"in English

Homo sapiens
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the species of human beings, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and the capacity for language, abstract thought, and culture

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
homo sapiens
Examples
The evolution of homo sapiens is a subject of extensive scientific study.
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