paleoanthropology
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/ˌpeɪ.li.oʊˌæn.θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
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/ˌpæ.li.əʊˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
study of ancient humans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'paleoanthropology' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'palaios' meaning 'ancient' and 'anthropos' meaning 'human'.
Historical Evolution
'paleoanthropology' was formed by combining the Greek words 'palaios' and 'anthropos' with the suffix '-logy', which denotes 'the study of'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of ancient humans', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of anthropology concerned with fossil hominids.
Paleoanthropology helps us understand human evolution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 15:30