pro-human
|pro-hu-man|
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/proʊˈhjuːmən/
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/prəʊˈhjuːmən/
for humans
Etymology
'pro-human' originates from Latin-derived elements: the prefix 'pro' (from Latin 'pro') meaning 'for', combined with 'human', which traces to Latin 'humanus' meaning 'human'.
'human' changed from Latin 'humanus' into Old French 'humain' and Middle English forms before becoming the modern English word 'human'; the prefix 'pro-' is a productive Latin-derived prefix in English, and the modern compound 'pro-human' formed by combining these elements in recent English usage.
Initially the components meant 'for' (pro-) and 'human' (humanus); combined as a modern compound, they retain the basic sense 'for humans' and have come to denote support or prioritization of human interests.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates for or supports human interests and welfare.
As a pro-human, she campaigned for policies that protected workers from excessive automation.
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Adjective 1
favoring or prioritizing human beings, human interests, or human welfare (often contrasted with animal-centered, machine-centered, or eco-centric approaches).
The organization's pro-human policies emphasize employment and social services over automation.
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Last updated: 2025/11/01 03:49