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18 gru 2023 · "human," from Old French humain, umain (adj.) "of or belonging to man" (12c.), from Latin… See origin and meaning of human.
27 wrz 2023 · The word “human” has its roots in the Latin word “humanus,” which means “of or belonging to man.” In this article, we’ll take a journey into the etymology of the word “human” and explore its linguistic history. From its ancient Latin beginnings to its modern usage, we’ll uncover the intriguing story behind this everyday term.
4 paź 2023 · All of us are human, which raises the question of the origin of the word. The word was first attested in English in the middle of the 15th century in the form of ‘humain, humaigne’,...
The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms.
Origin of ‘HUMAN’ and ‘HOMO’ The word was first attested in English in the middle of the 15 th century in the form of ‘humain, humaigne’, borrowed from 12-century French (‘umain’), ultimately from Latin (‘’humanus) and ‘homo’ (i.e. ‘man’, ‘person’)1.
The earliest known use of the word human is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for human is from around 1450, in Book of Knight of La Tour Landry.
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