noun

sapiens

Sapiens (noun) means a human being, as in the species name Homo sapiens. Example: “Modern sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago.”

noun

A human being, as in the species name Homo sapiens.

"Modern sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago."

How to use sapiens

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shorthand way of referring to modern humans, taken from our scientific name.

Word forms

sapiens plural, sapientes plural

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Etymology

From Latin "sapiens," meaning "wise" or "discerning," the present participle of "sapere," to know.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

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.