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nonhuman

[non-hyoo-muhn or, often, -yoo-]

adjective

not human.

not displaying the emotions, sympathies, intelligence, etc., of most human beings.

not intended for consumption by humans: nonhuman products such as soaps and detergents.

Origin:
non- + human

Related forms

non·hu·man·ness, noun

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nonhuman
adjective
not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings; "nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees" [ant: human]

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