Vocabulary Entry

zinjanthropus

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noun

A genus of a supposed extinct hominid from the Pleistocene, thought to be an early ancestor of humans.

Example Sentences

"The discovery of zinjanthropus fossils has shed light on human evolution."

"Paleontologists study zinjanthropus to understand early human behavior."

"Fossils of zinjanthropus have been found in Africa, suggesting a significant evolutionary link."