Subhuman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [sʌbˈhjuːmən] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subhuman is an 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).
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).
More Meanings
- (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
Word Forms
- subhumans
Synonyms for subhuman
Depending on context, synonyms include Untermensch, nonperson, unfit, infrahuman.
Antonyms for subhuman
Common opposites include superhuman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infrahuman, unfit, inhuman, inhumane, degrading, draconian.
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