noun
- beings or creatures considered to be below human level in development, intelligence, or moral capacity
Usage: often offensive when applied to people
Examples
- The science fiction novel depicted aliens as subhumans lacking advanced reasoning.
- Historical propaganda often portrayed enemies as subhumans to justify harsh treatment.
- The fantasy game featured subhumans as primitive creatures living in caves.
- Anthropologists study the evolution from subhumans to modern humans.
- The term subhumans has been misused throughout history to dehumanize groups of people.