anthroponomy

[ an-thruh-pon-uh-mee ]

/ ˌæn θrəˈpɒn ə mi /

noun

the science dealing with the laws regulating the development of the human organism in relation to other organisms and to environment.

Nearby words

anthropomorphism, anthropomorphite, anthropomorphize, anthropomorphosis, anthropomorphous, anthroponomy, anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis, anthroponym, anthroponymy, anthropopathy, anthropophagi

Also an·thro·po·nom·ics

[an-thruh-puh-nom-iks] /ˌæn θrə pəˈnɒm ɪks/.

Origin of anthroponomy

anthropo- + -nomy

Related formsan·thro·po·nom·i·cal, adjectivean·thro·pon·o·mist, noun

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