Hominization Definition

hŏmə-nĭ-zāshən
noun
The evolutionary process leading to the development of the characteristics that distinguish hominins from other primates. Not in scientific use.
American Heritage

(paleontology) The process of becoming like a human.

Wiktionary
(theology) The beginning of human life, or of a deity's life in human form.
Wiktionary

Origin of Hominization

  • Latin homō homin- man Homo –ization

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin homo, "human being," plus -ization.

    From Wiktionary

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