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Definition of "anthropogenic" []

  • Of or relating to anthropogenesis. (adjective)
  • Caused by humans: anthropogenic degradation of the environment. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "anthropogenic" in a sentence
  • "Re 94 - AGW vs NGW - the term anthropogenic global warming merely implies it is caused by humans, and says nothing of whether humans are natural or not."
  • "AGW vs NGW - the term anthropogenic global warming merely implies it is caused by humans, and says nothing of whether humans are natural or not."
  • "Mike L on Off-Topic: Icebergs Gone Wild: Jackie, then perhaps your original post should have considered inclduing the term anthropogenic since nothing posted comes close to a refutation that global warming (ie …"