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anthropic

[ an-throp-ik ]
/ ænˈθrɒp ɪk /
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adjective

of or relating to human beings or their span of existence on earth.

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Origin of anthropic

First recorded in 1795–1805, anthropic is from the Greek word anthrōpikós human. See anthropo-, -ic

Words nearby anthropic

anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye, anthrax, anthro, anthrop., anthropic, anthropic principle, anthropo-, Anthropocene, anthropocentric, anthropocentricity
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British Dictionary definitions for anthropic

anthropic
/ (ænˈθrɒpɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to human beings
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