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hominin

hominin

1 8.7
Relating to modern humans and their extinct relatives after the split from chimpanzees
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɒmɪnɪn/
  • Specialized
: hominino
  • The hominin fossils found in the cave provided new insights into early human evolution.

Examples

  • Researchers analyzed hominin footprints to learn about ancient walking patterns.

  • A hominin skull was discovered, showing features distinct from modern humans.

  • The hominin species evolved over millions of years.

  • Neanderthals are an extinct hominin that lived in Europe.

  • The hominin fossils found in the cave provided new insights into early human evolution.

  • Researchers analyzed hominin footprints to learn about ancient walking patterns.

  • A hominin skull was discovered, showing features distinct from modern humans.

Synonyms

hominine
vshominin
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to humans or early human ancestors

is narrower, referring to the lineage after the split from chimpanzees

Surface Forms

hominin positive

Etymology

Hominin comes from the Latin root homin- meaning 'human' or 'man' and the ending -in used in science to name groups. So, as an adjective it means 'relating to early humans and their close relatives'.