anthropic

adjective an·throp·ic \an-ˈthrä-pik\

Definition of ANTHROPIC

: of or relating to human beings or the period of their existence on earth

an·throp·ic or an·throp·i·cal \-pi-kəl\

Greek anthrōpikos, from anthrōpos

First Known Use: circa 1806

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