Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anthropogenically

Adverb

/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒɛn.ɪ.kli/

Definition

In a manner that is derived from human activity, particularly in relation to environmental impacts.

Examples

The climate change observed over the last century has been largely anthropogenically driven.
Pollution levels have risen anthropogenically due to industrialization.
The degradation of certain ecosystems is often anthropogenically motivated by urban development.

Meaning

This term refers to the effects that human actions have on the environment, often highlighting how human activities contribute to changes in the natural world.