Paleoanthropology

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪɫioʊˈeɪˈɛnθˈɹoʊˈpoʊlədʒi/

Paleoanthropology (noun)

  1. A branch of science that studies how humans and their ancestors lived long ago, using fossils and other old evidence.

Examples

  • Paleoanthropology studies ancient human life through fossils.
  • Ancient human study helps explain how people lived long ago.