CEFR B1

non-human

adjective

Meaning

Not belonging to or originating from people.

Examples

The study focused on the behavior of non-human primates.
Many scientists believe that non-human animals have a complex emotional life.

Synonyms: alien, animal, artificial, inanimate

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non-human (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /nɒnˈhjuːmən/

Definition

Not belonging to or originating from people.

Examples

The study focused on the behavior of non-human primates.
Many scientists believe that non-human animals have a complex emotional life.
The mission involved sending a probe to explore a non-human planet.

How to Use non-human

non-human primate (collocation): A primate that is not a human being. — "Researchers study the social structures of non-human primates."
non-human life (collocation): Living organisms that are not human. — "The search for non-human life beyond Earth continues."

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