
Human
Not always humans
The word 'human' as a noun specifically refers to our species, not any creature with human-like traits.

Robots may act like us but they are not humans.
Collective sense
Sometimes 'humans' is used to talk about everyone collectively, emphasizing the whole of humanity.

Humans have always searched for meaning.
Not 'the humans'
Avoid using 'the' with 'humans' unless you're distinguishing from other species.

Humans, not animals, built cities.
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AnthropoidHomoHumanityIndividualManMankindMortalPerson
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