demihuman

/diːˈmaɪ.hjuːmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a fictional being that is a hybrid of a human and another species, such as an elf or an orc, often found in fantasy stories or games.

“In the fantasy novel, the demihuman warriors fought bravely against the dark sorcerer.”

Synonyms

  • half-human
  • halfbreed
  • semi-human

Antonyms

  • full-human
  • humanoid