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Definition of human nature noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

human nature

noun
 
/ˌhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
 
/ˌhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃər/
[uncountable]
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  1. the ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that are shared by most people and are considered to be normal
    • Her kindness has restored my faith in human nature (= the belief that people are good).
    • It's only human nature to be worried about change.
    Extra Examples
    • Her view is that aggression is part of human nature.
    • It's only human nature to want more money.
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