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anthropogenesis

American

[an-thruh-poh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌæn θrə poʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

Also anthropogeny

noun

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

anthropogenesis British

/ ˌænθrəpəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒɪnɪ, ˌænθrəpəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

the study of the origins of man

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anthropogenesis Scientific

/ ăn′thrə-pə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

The scientific study of the origin and development of humans.

Other Word Forms

anthropogenetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of anthropogenesis

anthropo- + genesis

Example Sentences

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When I asked this researcher about the anthropogenesis of climate change, the tone changed.

From The Guardian

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

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