hominization


hom·i·ni·za·tion

H0255150 (hŏm′ə-nĭ-zā′shən)n. The evolutionary process leading to the development of the characteristics that distinguish hominins from other primates. Not in scientific use.
[Latin homō, homin-, man; see Homo + -ization.]

hom•i•ni•za•tion

(ˌhɒm ə nəˈzeɪ ʃən)

n. the evolution of the human traits that set the genus Homo apart from its primate ancestors. [1950–55; < Latin homin-, s. of homō man (see Homo) + -ization]