anthropogenic.
Pertaining to the origin of man (anthropogeny).
Meaning & usage
Pertaining to the origin of man (anthropogeny).
Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.
anthropogenic climate change
Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.
Where this word comes from
From anthropo- + -genic. First use appears c. 1883.
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