English Explanatory Dictionary

anthropogenic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny; anthropogonic.
  2. Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.

Pronunciation

/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anthropogenic.wav

Word forms

anthropogenic

Etymology

From anthropo- + -genic, attested 1889.

Synonyms

anthropogenous

Related words

Anthropocene anthropocenic

Derived words

anthropogenically anthropogenicity nonanthropogenic
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