adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   of or pertaining to anthropogeny
2. 2
   having its origin in the activities of mankind; particularly, referring to environmental alterations resulting from the presence or activities of humans

Synonyms

All synonyms

anthropogenicanthropogenic

Etymology

From anthropo- + -genous.

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