anthropogenic

American  

[an-thruh-puh-jen-ik] / ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

1. caused or produced by humans.

   anthropogenic air pollution.

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anthropogenic British  

/ ˌænθrəpəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. relating to anthropogenesis

2. created by people or caused by human activity

   anthropogenic pollution

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anthropogenic Scientific  

/ ăn′thrə-pə-jĕn′ĭk /

1. Caused or influenced by humans. Anthropogenic carbon dioxide is that portion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that is produced directly by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, rather than by such processes as respiration and decay.

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Etymology

Origin of anthropogenic

First recorded in 1885–90; anthropo- + -genic

Example Sentences

"It's also possibly reassuring for the resiliency of modern species given the threat of anthropogenic habitat destruction."

From Science Daily

Bloom believes there’s “too much anthropogenic stuff” heaped on the present-day Big Bear pair.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our findings highlight that the Global Methane Pledge must account for climate-driven methane sources alongside anthropogenic controls if its mitigation targets are to be achieved."

From Science Daily

"Forests globally currently sequester about one-third of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions," said Medlyn.

From Barron's

The metaphor is frequently invoked to explain the reluctance or unwillingness to notice or do anything about pollution or anthropogenic climate change.

From Salon