human creation

[ˈhjuːmən kriˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: human creations
criação humana
1. Something that has been made, invented, or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally
Language is a human creation that evolved over thousands of years.
A linguagem é uma criação humana que evoluiu ao longo de milhares de anos.
2. A work of art, literature, music, or other artistic expression produced by a person
That novel is a remarkable human creation that will be remembered for generations.
Esse romance é uma criação humana notável que será lembrada por gerações.
3. A person or being created or brought into existence by human means
In science fiction, androids are often portrayed as human creations.
Na ficção científica, androides são frequentemente retratados como criações humanas.
The phrase reflects both Western philosophical traditions about human agency and creativity, as well as religious discussions about divine versus human creation. It is commonly used in academic, artistic, and technological contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
human inventionman-made objectartifactwork of arthuman product
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural occurrencenatural phenomenonact of Godnature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criação humana
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
criação humana
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
criação humana
No significant regional variation
Portugal
criação humana
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

creationcreativityinventionartificialmanufacturecraftsmanship

Related Idioms & Phrases

a product of human hands
human handiwork
man-made marvel
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