The human nature
Example: Understanding the human nature helps explain our behaviors.
Definition
"The human nature" refers to the fundamental qualities, traits, and characteristics that define humans as a species. It encompasses innate behaviors, emotions, and cognitive abilities that influence how people think, feel, and act across different contexts and cultures.
Etymology
The term "the human nature" combines 'human,' derived from Latin 'humanus,' meaning 'of man,' and 'nature,' from Latin 'natura,' meaning 'birth' or 'character.' Together, they describe the essential qualities that originate from being human, a concept explored since ancient philosophical times.
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"The human nature" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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