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anthropogenesis

anthropogenesis

9.9
The origin and early development of human beings
  • noun
  • /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antropogénesis
  • The study of anthropogenesis is crucial for understanding human evolution.

Examples

  • The museum's exhibit explores the stages of anthropogenesis through interactive displays.

  • Many scientists focus on anthropogenesis to explore our ancestral roots.

  • Recent discoveries in Africa have provided new insights into anthropogenesis.

  • Scholars in evolutionary biology often debate competing theories of anthropogenesis.

  • The study of anthropogenesis explores how early humans adapted to their environment over millennia.

  • Scientists are researching anthropogenesis to better understand the evolutionary steps that led to modern humans.

  • The conference will include discussions on anthropogenesis and its implications for our understanding of human history.

Synonyms

evolution of man
vsanthropogenesis
  • Specialized
1 4.0

Slow change from earlier animals to modern humans over millions of years

is about origin and development generally not only long gradual change
anthropogeny
vsanthropogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

The study of how humans began and changed over time

is the actual origin and development rather than its study
hominization
vsanthropogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

The process by which early primates changed into modern humans

is broader and covers origin and development beyond primate ancestry

Surface Forms

anthropogenesis singular
anthropogeneses plural

Morphology

anthropogenesis = genesis (semi-transparent) = anthropo + genesis

Formed by prefixing the bound combining form 'anthropo-' (human) to 'genesis' (origin); the combining form is less familiar to average learners so the composition is only partly recoverable.

Etymology

Anthropogenesis comes from Greek parts anthropos 'human' and genesis 'origin' or 'birth'. You can see anthro- in anthropology and genesis in the common word genesis meaning 'beginning', so anthropogenesis means the origin and development of humans.