Homo (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of the genus Homo that lived around 600,000 years ago in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- The genus Homo is thought to have originated in Africa around 2.8-3.0 million years ago.
- Homo sapiens, the species to which modern humans belong, is characterized by a highly developed brain and the ability to create complex tools.
- Fossil evidence suggests that Homo erectus was able to control and use fire for cooking and warmth.
- Homo neanderthalensis, also known as the Neanderthal, is an extinct species of the genus Homo that lived in Europe and Asia from around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago.