non-human beings

Definitions

Living entities that do not belong to the species Homo sapiens, such as animals, plants, or microorganisms.

Entities, including artificial intelligences or mythological creatures, that lack human biological or cognitive characteristics.

Examples

The science fiction novel explores the complex communication methods used by non-human beings from distant galaxies.

Many philosophers argue that we have a moral obligation to consider the welfare of non-human beings in our ecosystem.

Synonyms

extraterrestrial entities non-terrestrial life forms alien species sentient creatures biological anomalies

Antonyms

human beings members of the human race homo sapiens mankind people