Where does “Homo sapiens” come from?
Homo sapiens (English) comes from New Latin Homo sapiens — modern human.
Homo sapiens (English): A human being (Homo sapiens)
Definitions
- A human being (Homo sapiens)
Ancestry of “Homo sapiens”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | Homo sapiens | modern human |