Sapiens
/ˈseɪ.pi.ənz/noun
A species name denoting modern humans, Homo sapiens.
Did you know?The term 'sapiens' is linked to wisdom, but in ancient times, wisdom was often associated with survival and cunning in a hostile world.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sapiens
“wise, discerning, or sensible.”
Middle Ages
Latin
homo sapiens
“wise man, a classification for humans as rational beings.”
18th Century
Latin
homo sapiens
“used in scientific taxonomy to denote modern humans.”
Modern English
English
sapiens
“now commonly used to refer to the species of modern humans.”