paleanthropology

noun

The scientific study of fossil humans, and the evolution of modern man.

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Meanings

nounpaleanthropology (uncountable)

alternative palaeanthropology · alternative palæanthropology · alternative palaeoanthropology · alternative palæoanthropology · alternative paleoanthropology

  1. USuncountableThe scientific study of fossil humans, and the evolution of modern man.

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APA

paleanthropology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleanthropology

MLA

“paleanthropology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleanthropology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paleanthropology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleanthropology.

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