[ noun ] an automaton that resembles a human being <noun.artifact>
Isn't it sheer cultural arrogance to assume that fish are fit only for bouillabaisse simply because they aren't as good at humanoid activities as dolphins?
"Alien Nation," starring James Caan as a seasoned veteran cop paired with a crime-fighting humanoid from another planet, earned $8.4 million to become the box office leader in its first week of release.