Java man

American  

noun

1. the fossil remains of Homo erectus found in Java.

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Java man British  

noun

1. Also called: Trinil man.  a type of primitive man, Homo erectus (formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus ), that lived in the middle Palaeolithic Age in Java

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Java man Scientific  

/ jä′və /

1. See pithecanthropus

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Etymology

Origin of Java man

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

"Allowing uncensored responses will likely be a goldmine for criminals," Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023