Alterhuman

Alterhuman, also called alterbeing, is an umbrella term with many various definitions. It may be defined as identities that don't fit the "standard" of what defines humanity, or it may be defined as having an identity that is not strictly human or doesn’t fit the normative human identity, among other definitions. Alterhumans may identify as completely non-human (such as an animal, mythological being, or concept), partly non-human, or fully human, but with an identity that does not match their current one (such as a fictional character.)

The term alterbeing was coined for those who prefer a "less human-centric version of alterhuman," as well as for those who simply prefer the term over alterhuman. Other labels, such as other+, have been created with similar intentions, however alterhuman remains as the primary label for this experience.

Alterhuman may be used as a label of its own, however it is more often used as an umbrella term for specific language. This language may include terms that define why someone is alterhuman, how connected they are to their identity, what they identify with, and various other important factors. Furthermore, someone may be more than one alterhuman label at once, and may have more than one alterhuman identity.

Common alterhuman labels include otherkin, otherhearted, constelic, and otherlink. The term was created in 2014 by Tumblr user phasmovore in an effort to create a better umbrella term for the community.