/ Dictionary / Index H Homo sapiens: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Ho•mo sa•pi•ens Pronunciation: (hō'mō sā'pē-unz), [key] (italics) the species of bipedal primates to which modern humans belong, characterized by a brain capacity averaging 1400 cc (85 cubic in.) and by dependence upon language and the creation and utilization of complex tools. humankind. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. homorganic Homo sapiens sapiens* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: sylvan Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language