English Explanatory Dictionary

Australopithecine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of australopithecine.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of australopithecine.
noun
  1. Any of several extinct hominids, belonging to the genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus in the subtribe Australopithecina when seen as distinct, and sometimes other closely related genera.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to these hominids.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒstɹələ(ʊ)ˈpɪθɪsiːn/

Word forms

Australopithecine Australopithecines more australopithecine most australopithecine

Etymology

Originally in reference to a now-obsolete subfamily Australopithecinae, formed in New Latin, from Latin austrālis (“southern”) + Ancient Greek πίθηκος (píthēkos, “ape”).

Synonyms

australopith

Derived words

gracile australopithecine robust australopithecine
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