Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

protohuman

Noun

/ˌproʊ.toʊˈhjuː.mən/

Definition

A term referring to the early ancestors of modern humans, often associated with the evolutionary stage preceding fully developed Homo sapiens.

Examples

The discovery of protohuman fossils in Africa has provided critical insights into human evolution.
Researchers study protohuman traits to understand the development of cognitive functions.
Some protohuman species may have used basic tools for survival.

Meaning

Protohuman describes beings or species that are considered to be the predecessors of humans, showing characteristics that are foundational to human evolution.