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Subhuman

[sʌbˈhjuːmən] · adjective

Meaning

(inherently emic, often offensive) Lacking characteristics of a human in a way judged to be less than human by some value judgment, opinion, or belief system (as for example an anthropocentric view of nonhuman primates or a Nazi view of various human outgroups)..

Definitions by Sense

(inherently emic, often offensive) Lacking characteristics of a human in a way judged to be less than human by some value judgment, opinion, or belief system (as for example an anthropocentric view of nonhuman primates or a Nazi view of various human outgroups).
(inherently emic, usually offensive) Any sentient creature, especially a humanoid one, which is less than human by some value judgment, opinion, or belief system (as for example an anthropocentric view of nonhuman primates or a Nazi view of various human outgroups).

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: nonperson

Synonyms for subhuman

Antonyms for subhuman

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Word Forms

more subhuman
most subhuman
subhumans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does subhuman mean?

Subhuman means (inherently emic, often offensive) Lacking characteristics of a human in a way judged to be less than human by some value judgment, opinion, or belief system (as for example an anthropocentric view of nonhuman primates or a Nazi view of various human outgroups)..

What is a synonym for subhuman?

Common synonyms include Untermensch, nonperson, unfit, infrahuman.

What is the opposite of subhuman?

Possible antonyms include superhuman, übermensch.

How do you use subhuman in a sentence?

Near-synonym: nonperson

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