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subhuman
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subhuman
(adjective)
subhuman
/ˌsʌb
ˈ
hjuːmən/
adjective
subhuman
/ˌsʌb
ˈ
hjuːmən/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBHUMAN
1
:
not having or showing the level of kindness, intelligence, etc., that is expected of normal human beings
The prisoners suffered
subhuman
treatment.
subhuman
murderers
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:
not suitable for human beings
subhuman
living conditions
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