Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hominine
Noun
/ˈhɒmɪniːn/
Definition
A taxonomic group that includes modern humans and their immediate ancestors, characterized by distinct traits that separate them from other primates.
Examples
- Many researchers study hominines to understand human evolution.
- Fossils of hominines provide valuable insights into our ancestry.
- Archaeological findings have revealed much about the lifestyles of ancient hominines.
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the family of organisms that includes modern humans and their extinct relatives, forming part of the subfamily Homininae.
Synonyms
- Hominid
- Human
- Anthropoid
