Complete Definition of "Homo sapiens"

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Image:Human.png|thumb|Detail from Pioneer 11 spacecraft picture

Etymology
From L. homo#Latin|homo, �man� + sapiens#Latin|sapiens �wise�.

Proper noun
Homo sapiens

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

Derived terms
Homo sapiens idaltu
Homo sapiens sapiens

Category:Human
Category:Taxonomic names


English

Etymology
From L. Homo sapiens#Translingual|Homo sapiens, used as a common noun.

Pronunciation
L. IPA|/�h�mo���sapɪ.e�ns/
RP IPA|/�h�m����seɪpi�nz/

Noun
en-noun|Homines sapientes|sg=Homo sapiens

  1. A specimen of the species Homo sapiens.

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Revision and Credits for"Homo sapiens"
  • 2007-10-22 22:05 - Dijan - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/76.98.116.44|76.98.116.44]] ([[User_talk:76.98.116.44|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Interwicket|Interwicket]]

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