homo erectus

Ho·mo e·rec·tus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-moh i-rek-tuh s]
- /ˈhoʊ moʊ ɪˈrɛk təs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-moh i-rek-tuh s]
- /ˈhoʊ moʊ ɪˈrɛk təs/

Definitions of homo erectus words

noun homo erectus an extinct species of the human lineage, formerly known as Pithecanthropus erectus, having upright stature and a well-evolved postcranial skeleton, but with a smallish brain, low forehead, and protruding face. 1
noun homo erectus a fossil belonging to this species. 1
noun homo erectus an extinct species of primitive man, able to walk upright 0

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Origin of homo erectus

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; < New Latin: upright man

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homo erectus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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