Homo

See also: homo, HOMO, and homo-

Translingual

Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis, comparison of skulls

Etymology

From Latin homō (human being, man).

Proper noun

Homo m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Hominidae – various species of man, all but one of which is extinct.
    • 2008, Futurama: Bender's Game
      Good God. Just knowing we're in the same genus makes me embarrassed to call myself Homo.

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German

Etymology

Clipping of Homosexueller

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːmo/

Noun

Homo m (genitive Homos, plural Homos)

  1. A homosexual, gay

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