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The term 'human' refers to humans as a species, and contrasts with 'atuin', which refers to persons. 'Human' was borrowed from Latin via English to make this contrast with the human animal.

In a benign sense, in a fictional setting, 'atuin' and 'human' would contrast a non-human person, such as an elf, from a literal human being. The term 'atuin' has a natually positive connotation, and the term 'human' does not, being perceived as a clinical term. Hence, ironically, it may be employed by Common speakers when a dehumanizing effect is desired.

As an English speaker, it is important not to confuse the positive connotations of the English analog and use 'human' to mean 'good', or 'kind', as it will not be perceived this way. Always use 'atuin' for these senses instead.