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Mason Zimmer|History|5 Feb 2025

What does the term “Homo sapien” actually mean?

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Retry Correct Incorrect According to the Australian Museum, the scientific name for human is derived from the Latin word for “man” or “human” and the Latin term for “wise” or “astute.” It shows humanity’s inflated opinion of itself, but the name nonetheless stuck.
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What does the term “Homo sapien” actually mean?

  • Same human
  • Evolved human
  • Crazy human
  • Wise human
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