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subhuman

sub·hu·man [ sub hymən, sub ymən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. less than human: relating to or displaying behavior that is distastefully inferior in sophistication, moral standards, or intelligence to what is regarded as usual for human beings
a subhuman thug

2. nearly human: at the level of biological development that is considered just below humans

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