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What is the suffix for human?

There isn't a single, universally used suffix for "human". However, there are several options, depending on the specific context:

Common Suffixes:

* -an: This is often used to denote something related to a place or people, like "American," "Canadian," or "European." You might see "-an" used for humans in a more general sense, like "terran" or "humanan."

* -oid: This suffix means "like" or "resembling." You might find it used in scientific contexts, like "humanoid" to describe something that looks or behaves like a human.

* -ine: This suffix is less common, but sometimes used to indicate something belonging to or derived from a particular thing, like "canine" for a dog. It could be used to denote "humanine" in a specific scientific or philosophical context.

Other options:

* -kind: This is a more general term, referring to "humankind" or the human species as a whole.

* -being: This emphasizes the living aspect of humans, like "human being."

The most appropriate suffix will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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