Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anthropogenesis
noun
/ˌæn.θroʊ.pəˈdʒɛn.ɪsɪs/
Definition
The origin and development of human beings.
Examples
- The theory of anthropogenesis explores various aspects of human evolution.
- Scientists debate the processes of anthropogenesis in relation to other species.
- The book covers anthropogenesis from both a biological and cultural perspective.
Meaning
The study or theory regarding how humans came into existence and developed over time.
Synonyms
- Human evolution
- Human development
- Anthropology
