Anthropogenic

//ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny; anthropogonic. not-comparable

    "1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)"

  2. 2
    Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature. not-comparable

    "anthropogenic climate change"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the study of the origins and development of human beings wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
anthropogeneticanthropogeneticanthropogenousanthropogenous

Example

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"About 85% of the California coast experiences active erosion due to natural, and anthropogenic causes."

Etymology

From anthropo- + -genic, attested 1889.

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