anthropogenic

adjective

an·​thro·​po·​gen·​ic ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce anthropogenic (audio)
: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
anthropogenic pollutants
anthropogenically adverb

Examples of anthropogenic in a Sentence

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The Global Methane Pledge requires a 30 percent reduction in anthropogenic methane emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Archeologists in the 20th century were correct in stating that the interior of Campeche is a substantially anthropogenic landscape, i.e., human-modified, with urbanized areas where rural populations interacted with dense cities. Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 Inevitably, the slightest anthropogenic pressures could threaten their existence. Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 The major anthropogenic factor is fluid withdrawal from the ground. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anthropogenic 

Word History

Etymology

anthropo- + -genic

First Known Use

circa 1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anthropogenic was circa 1883

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“Anthropogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropogenic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

anthropogenic

adjective
an·​thro·​po·​gen·​ic -pə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce anthropogenic (audio)
: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
anthropogenic sources of pollution

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