For a better understanding, first, let's break down the word. "alterhuman", as a portmanteau* of two words. Two words, "alter" and "human".
"alter" - verb
1. change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a small but significant way.
2. Usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship
3. Some common synonyms of alter are change, modify, and vary. While all these words mean "to make or become different," alter implies a difference in some particular respect without suggesting a loss of identity.
4. alter. / (ˈɔːltə) / verb. to make or become different in some respect; change.
What can we get from this?
In our use, Alter means to change or become different in some shape or form.
"human" - adjective
1. relating to or characteristic of people or human
"the human body"
2. noun. a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.
3. adjective. /ˈhyumən/ 1[only before noun] of or connected with people rather than animals, machines, or gods the human body/brain human anatomy/activity/behavior/experience a terrible loss of human life Contact with other people is a basic human need.
Conclusion?
The meaning of "Alterhuman" fundamentally* is the change or fact of being different from what is seen as the normal/traditional, version or considered of a human being.
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Our Defenition:
Alterhuman is a term for individuals who have identities that are beyond what is traditionally considered "human". An alterhuman can identify as non-human, or they can identify as being human in ways alternate to what is societally common. The word "alterhuman" can be used as an umbrella term* for various identities.
Another Explanation:
Alterhuman is a term that refers to someone who does not fit the traditional standard of what is considered human, and/or does not identify as human. This can include non-human system members and introjects*; however, it also includes singlets who don't quite fit the term human or identify as non-human to an extent.
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*portmanteau word, also called blend, is a word that results from blending two or more words, or parts of words, such that the portmanteau word expresses some combination of the meaning of its parts
*fundamentally. This word means about the same as basically or essentially. If something is fundamentally true, it's true in a deep sense
*introjects. to incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
*umbrella term (plural umbrella terms) A term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item
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