anthropogeny
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tɾupuʒɨˈniɐ/rare
an·tro·po·ge·ni·a
Definition
The study or theory of the origin and development of humankind.
Anthropogeny seeks to understand the emergence of human beings.
The conference focused on recent advances in anthropogeny.
Common collocations
study of anthropogenyanthropogeny research
Etymology
Do grego 'anthropos' (homem) + 'geneia' (origem, geração).