hominine
/ˈhɑmɪnaɪn/
noun
- A member of the human lineage after it split from the chimpanzee lineage, including modern humans and their extinct ancestors.
- The fossil was identified as a hominine that lived over two million years ago.
- The hominine skull found in Africa provides clues about brain development.
- Scientists study hominines to learn how early humans walked upright and used tools.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the human lineage after the split from chimpanzees.
- The museum has a new exhibit on hominine ancestors.
- The hominine fossils show distinct features like larger brains and smaller teeth.
- Hominine evolution is marked by the development of bipedalism.