hominin

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(hom-i-nin) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. Any member of the group consisting of modern humans, extinct human species, and all our immediate ancestors.

Example Sentence

Scientists study hominin fossils to understand the evolution of modern humans.

More Example Sentences

The discovery of a new hominin species can provide insights into our evolutionary history.

Synonyms

human; ancestor; primate

Antonyms

animal; alien; nonhuman

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