sapiens
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Noun — A human being, as in the species name Homo sapiens.
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Etymology
From Latin "sapiens," meaning "wise" or "discerning," the present participle of "sapere," to know.
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What does “sapiens” mean?
The word “sapiens” means a human being, as in the species name Homo sapiens. In plain terms, a shorthand way of referring to modern humans, taken from our scientific name.
How do you use “sapiens” in a sentence?
Here is “sapiens” used in a sentence: “Modern sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago.”
What part of speech is “sapiens”?
“Sapiens” is a noun.
Where does the word “sapiens” come from?
The word “sapiens” comes from Latin. From Latin "sapiens," meaning "wise" or "discerning," the present participle of "sapere," to know.