Meaning & use
anthropogenic
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Originating from human activity, especially referring to environmental changes caused by people.
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Scientists have documented the anthropogenic causes of rising global temperatures.
Anthropogenic pollution has altered the chemistry of many rivers and lakes.
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Anthropogenic is used almost exclusively in scientific and environmental writing, especially discussions of climate change.
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