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anthropogenesis

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

noun

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

anthropogenesis

/ ˌænθrəpəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; ˌænθrəpəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the origins of man

anthropogenesis

/ ăn′thrə-pə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

  1. The scientific study of the origin and development of humans.

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Derived Forms

  • anthropogenetic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • an·thro·po·ge·net·ic [an-thr, uh, -poh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropogenesis1

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Example Sentences

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

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