homo-, hom-, hum-
(Latin: human beings, mankind; literally, "man"; however, it now generally also includes, "woman" or "women")
This Latin homo- is related to humus, "earth" or "born" and so it is said to mean "earthly being" or "born of the earth" and also refers to all of humanity. Don't confuse this Latin homo- with the Greek homo- that means "same" or "equal".
humanist
humanitarian
One devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms; a philanthropist.
humanitarian, humanitarinism
1. In theology, someone who affirms the humanity (but denies the divinity) of Christ.
2. One who advocates or practices humanity or humane action; one who devotes himself to the welfare of mankind at large; a philanthropist.
3. Committed to improving the lives of other people.
4. Involving and affecting human beings, especially in a harmful way; such as, a humanitarian disaster.
humanity
1. Human beings as a group.
2. The quality, condition, or fact of being human; humanness.
humanize
humanoid
1. Resembling a human being in appearance.
2. An android (male form) or gynoid (female form).
human relations
1. The study of group behavior for the purpose of improving interpersonal relationships, as among employees.
2. The social and interpersonal relations between human beings.
infrahuman
inhuman
1. Lacking kindness or pity; brutal.
2. Lacking emotional warmth; cold.
3. Not in accord with human needs.
4. Not of ordinary human form; monstrous.
inhumane
Lacking pity or compassion; cruel.
inhumanely
inhumanitarian, inhumanitarianism
One who does not accept the views and practices of humanitarianism.
inhumanity
1. Lack of pity or compassion.
2. An inhuman or cruel act.
inhumation
Pro bono humani generis.
For the good of humankind [mankind].
Motto of The Rockefeller University, New York, New York, USA.
Links to other units that include the topic of "man", "mankind":
andro-;
anthropo-;
vir-.
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