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A living creature. / The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state. / (philosophy) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).

Given that; since.

A person; a large sapient, bipedal primate, with notably less hair than others of that order, of the species Homo sapiens. / Any member of the genus Homo, including extinct species.

A non-human life form believed to have power over human life, such as the Christian God.

Existence; the condition of a thing that is.

Without considering or being affected by external factors.

(idiomatic) temporarily; for now; until later; until the situation changes; in an indefinite period of time.

The overall physical condition of a person, as opposed to mental condition (state of mind).