What does "anthropogenic" mean?

Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny; anthropogonic.

How do you pronounce "anthropogenic"?

Pronounced //ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk//.

Common synonyms include: anthropocene, anthropogenetic, anthropogenous, artifact-related, human actions, human activities.

/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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
Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature. not-comparable
"anthropogenic climate change"

Adjective

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

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

From anthropo- + -genic, attested 1889.