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Meaning of anthropogenic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anthropogenic

Pronunciation:/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

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

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/anthropogenic

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