palaeoanthropology

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English

Etymology

From palaeo- +‎ anthropology.

Noun

palaeoanthropology (uncountable)

  1. (hypercorrect, British spelling) Alternative spelling of paleanthropology

Usage notes

  • Incorrect due to the unnecessary insertion of the first -o-, after palae-.