palaeanthropology

A form of paleanthropology — The scientific study of fossil humans, and the evolution of modern man.

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Meanings

nounpalaeanthropology (uncountable)
  1. UKalternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of paleanthropology.

Origin

From palae- + anthropology.

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APA

palaeanthropology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeanthropology

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“palaeanthropology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeanthropology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palaeanthropology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeanthropology.

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