The human nature
Example: Understanding the human nature helps us live better with others.
Definition
"The human nature" refers to the fundamental qualities, instincts, and behaviors that characterize humans as a species. It encompasses traits like emotions, reasoning, and social tendencies, shaping how individuals think, act, and interact with others in various contexts.
Etymology
The term "the human nature" combines 'human,' from the Latin 'humanus,' meaning 'of man,' and 'nature,' from the Latin 'natura,' meaning 'birth' or 'essence.' Together, they describe the inherent qualities that define humans, a concept explored since ancient philosophical times.
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"The human nature" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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