anthropogenic

/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/

IPA: /AE0 N TH R AH0 P AH0 JH EH1 N IH0 K/

adjective

1
Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny
“1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)”
2
Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.
“Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.”

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