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

/ ˌænθrəpəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌænθrəˈpɒdʒɪnɪ; ˌænθrəpəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

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.

Derived Forms

• anthropogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropogenesis¹

anthropo- + genesis

Example Sentences

When I asked this researcher about the anthropogenesis of climate change, the tone changed.

From The Guardian

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

From Project Gutenberg