How to Pronounce "sapiens"
word
ˈseɪpiənz
SAY-pee-uhnz
ˈseɪpiənz
SAY-pee-uhnz
Definition
'Sapiens' is a Latin word meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent.' It is most commonly used in the scientific name for modern humans, 'Homo sapiens.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪpiənz
British English
ˈseɪpiənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-pee-uhnz
UK
SAY-pee-uhnz
Listen in Context
Modern humans are called sapiens because of their intelligence.
The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
Some history books use the term sapiens to mean modern humans.
Yuval Noah Harari's popular book is called "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind."