Sapiens Meaning in English

word

US

ˈseɪpiənz

SAY-pee-uhnz

UK

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.'

Usage & Nuances

Mostly appears in scientific, historical, or anthropological contexts as part of 'Homo sapiens.' Rarely used alone in modern English outside of these fields.

• Spanish: sabio (latín, humano) - Homo sapiens
• Portuguese (BR): sapiens (latim, humano) - Homo sapiens
• Portuguese (PT): sapiens (latim, humano) - Homo sapiens
• Chinese (Simplified): 智人 (拉丁语，指现代人类) - 智慧的
• Chinese (Traditional): 智人 (拉丁文，指現代人類) - 智慧的
• Hindi: होमो सेपियंस (मानव जाति) - बुद्धिमान
• Arabic: الإنسان العاقل (الاسم العلمي) - حكيم
• Bengali: सैपिएंस (হোমো স্যাপিয়েন্স) - জ্ঞানী (বুদ্ধিমান)
• Russian: сапиенс (гомо сапиенс) - разумный
• Japanese: サピエンス（ホモ・サピエンス） - 賢い人
• Vietnamese: sapiens (Homo sapiens) - người tinh khôn
• Korean: 사피엔스 (호모 사피엔스) - 현명한 사람
• Turkish: sapiens (Homo sapiens) - akıllı insan
• Urdu: سَیپیئنز (ہومو سیپیئنز) - عقل مند (انسان)
• Indonesian: sapiens (Homo sapiens) - manusia bijak

Example Sentences

Modern humans are called sapiens because of their intelligence.

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The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.

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Some history books use the term sapiens to mean modern humans.

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Yuval Noah Harari's popular book is called "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind."

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When scientists discuss evolution, they often compare Neanderthals with sapiens.

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In casual speech, you probably won't hear anyone call themselves a 'sapiens'!

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