1. beings or entities considered to be below humans in development, intelligence, or moral status
Usage: often considered offensive or derogatory

Examples

• The dystopian novel depicted a society that classified certain groups as infrahumans.
• Scientists debated whether artificial intelligence could ever be more than infrahumans.
• The philosopher argued against any classification of people as infrahumans.
• In the story, the aliens viewed all Earth species as infrahumans.
• The term infrahumans has been criticized for its dehumanizing implications.
• Historical regimes often used the concept of infrahumans to justify oppression.