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Anthropogenic

/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/

Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

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adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

    "1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)"

  2. 2

    Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.

    "Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence."

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