human nature

noun
1.
the psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind, especially in contrast with other living things.
2.
Sociology. the character of human conduct, generally regarded as produced by living in primary groups.

Origin:
1735–45

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human nature
 
n
1.  the qualities common to humanity
2.  ordinary human behaviour, esp considered as less than perfect
3.  sociol the unique elements that form a basic part of human life and distinguish it from other animal life

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Science and technology could transform our world-if it weren't for human nature.
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  human nature.
Human nature and bee nature were interconnected in how the puzzle pieces came
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Horrified, because of its implications for human nature-which still make
  sociobiology a controversial discipline.
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