anthropogeny

noun

Meaning

The study or theory of the origin and development of the human species.

Examples

Scholars continue to debate the timeline of anthropogeny based on new fossil evidence.
His lecture provided a comprehensive overview of anthropogeny from prehistoric ancestors to the present.

Synonyms: human evolution, hominization, anthropogenesis, human origins

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anthropogeny

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒəni/

Definition

The study or theory of the origin and development of the human species.

Examples

Scholars continue to debate the timeline of anthropogeny based on new fossil evidence.
His lecture provided a comprehensive overview of anthropogeny from prehistoric ancestors to the present.
The museum exhibit focused on the anthropogeny of early hominids in East Africa.

Synonyms of anthropogeny

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