Latin Word of the Day
homo
/HO-mo/ • noun — 15th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: man, human being
Examples
- Homo sapiens est species nostra.
(Homo sapiens is our species.) - Homo magnus est in historia.
(The great man is in history.) - Multi homines laborant in agris.
(Many men work in the fields.)
Synonyms
- vir
- hominis
The word 'homo' is commonly used to refer to human beings in various contexts, including scientific discussions, literature, and philosophical texts.
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