Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palaeoanthropology
noun
/ˌpeɪ.lɪ.oʊ.æn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
Definition
Palaeoanthropology is the study of ancient humans and their relatives based on fossil remains.
Examples
- Palaeoanthropology helps us learn about how early humans lived.
- Researchers in palaeoanthropology carefully analyze fossil records to piece together our ancestral lineage.
- The findings in palaeoanthropology often change our understanding of human history.
Meaning
It combines aspects of archaeology, anthropology, and paleontology to understand human evolution and the development of early human societies.
Synonyms
- Human evolutionary studies
- Fossil anthropology
- Ancient human studies
