Individuum

Definitions of Individuum
  1. noun
    a human being
    synonyms: Mensch, Person, Persönlichkeit
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    type of:
    Kreatur, Lebewesen, Organismus, natürliches Lebewesen
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
    Verursacher
    any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
  2. noun
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
    synonyms: Mensch, Person, Persönlichkeit
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    types:
    Menschheit, Welt
    all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
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