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paleoanthropology

pa·le·o·an·thro·pol·o·gy
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    • US Pronunciation
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [pey-lee-oh-an-thruh-pol-uh-jee or, esp. British, pal-ee-]
    • /ˌpeɪ li oʊˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi or, esp. British, ˌpæl i-/
    • /pˌeɪliːəʊˌanθrəpˈɒlədʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pey-lee-oh-an-thruh-pol-uh-jee or, esp. British, pal-ee-]
    • /ˌpeɪ li oʊˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi or, esp. British, ˌpæl i-/

Definition of paleoanthropology word

  • noun paleoanthropology the study of the origins and predecessors of the present human species, using fossils and other remains. 1
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Origin of paleoanthropology

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; paleo- + anthropology

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Parts of speech for Paleoanthropology

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paleoanthropology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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