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English
Etymology
From anthropo- + -genic, attested 1889.
Pronunciation
Adjective
anthropogenic (not comparable)
- 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)
- Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.
anthropogenic climate change
Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.
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Translations
pertaining to the origin of man
having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature
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