cosmoanthropic
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/ˌkɒzmoʊ.ænˈθrɒpɪk/
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/ˌkɒzməʊ.ænˈθrɒpɪk/
human-centered in relation to the cosmos
Etymology
'cosmoanthropic' originates from Greek-derived elements: specifically 'kosmos' and 'anthropos', where 'kosmos' meant 'order, world' and 'anthropos' meant 'human'.
'cosmoanthropic' is a modern English compound formed by combining the prefix 'cosmo-' (from Greek 'kosmos') with the adjective 'anthropic' (from Greek 'anthropos' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'); it follows English word-formation patterns that create adjectives meaning 'relating to' the combined roots.
Initially the roots separately referred to 'world/order' and 'human', but in this compound the meaning evolved to denote specifically a human-related perspective applied to the cosmos (human-centered or human-relevant aspects of the universe).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or asserting a view that human existence, perspective, or conditions have a central or significant role in the cosmos (often used in discussions of the anthropic principle).
The researcher advanced a cosmoanthropic argument, suggesting that certain cosmic features are best explained by reference to human existence.
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Adjective 2
describing a perspective or policy that gives priority to human concerns or values when considering cosmic, spacefaring, or extraterrestrial issues (human-centered cosmic outlook).
Debates about planetary protection often include cosmoanthropic positions that emphasize safeguarding human interests and future human exploration.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 20:42