anthropogenesis

[an-thruh-poh-jen-uh-sis]

noun

the genesis or development of the human race, especially as a subject of scientific study.

Also an·thro·pog·e·ny

[an-thruh-poj-uh-nee] /ˌæn θrəˈpɒdʒ ə ni/.

Origin of anthropogenesis

anthropo- + genesis

Related formsan·thro·po·ge·net·ic

[an-thruh-poh-juh-net-ik] /ˌæn θrə poʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for anthropogenesis

Historical Examples

Such is the native physiography and anthropogenesis of the land of the Oregon.
The Columbia River
William Denison Lyman

British Dictionary definitions for anthropogenesis

anthropogenesis

anthropogeny (ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒɪnɪ)

noun

the study of the origins of man

Derived Formsanthropogenetic (ˌænθrəpəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk), adjective

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anthropogenesis in Science

anthropogenesis

[ăn′thrə-pə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs]

The scientific study of the origin and development of humans.

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Examples from the Web for anthropogenesis

Historical Examples

Such is the native physiography and anthropogenesis of the land of the Oregon.

anthropogenesis

anthropogeny (ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒɪnɪ)

anthropogenesis

Origin of anthropogenesis