Humanus etymology

Latin

Latin word humanus comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰðʰem-, and later Latin humi (On the ground.. To the ground.)

Etymology of humanus

Detailed word origin of humanus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*ǵʰðʰem- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
humi Latin (lat) On the ground.. To the ground.
humanus Latin (lat) (substantive, usually plural) a human, mortal. Cultured, refined. Human (of man, people). Humane.