anthropogeneticist
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/ˌænθrəpəˌdʒɛnəˈtɪsɪst/
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/ˌænθrəpəʊˌdʒɛnəˈtɪsɪst/
studies human genetic origins
Etymology
'anthropogeneticist' originates from Greek elements and Modern English formation, specifically from Greek 'anthrōpos' and 'genetikos', where 'anthrōpos' meant 'human' and 'genetikos' meant 'relating to origin or birth.'
'anthropogeneticist' formed in Modern English by combining the Greek-derived adjective 'anthropogenetic' (from 'anthrōpos' + 'genesis/genetikos') with the agentive suffix '-ist', producing the noun meaning 'one who studies anthropogenetics.'
Initially the roots conveyed the idea 'relating to human origin,' and over time the compound came to denote 'a person who studies the genetic origins and heredity of humans.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies anthropogenetics — the genetic origins, evolution, and hereditary traits of humans; a specialist in human genetic origins.
The anthropogeneticist analyzed ancient DNA to trace early human migration and population relationships.
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