hominin Meaning & Definition
What Does Hominin Mean?
Hominin is a noun that means Any member of the taxonomic tribe Hominini, the evolutionary group that includes modern humans and now-extinct bipedal relatives.
Hominin Definition (Noun)
- Any member of the taxonomic tribe Hominini, the evolutionary group that includes modern humans and now-extinct bipedal relatives.
Synonyms of Hominin
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Hominin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hominin (plural hominins)
Origin of Hominin
From translingual Hominini, from the stem of Latin homo (“man”). Compare hominid.