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Rhodesian man
Rhodesian mann. An extinct hominin known from fossil remains found in south-central Africa, previously classified as a distinct species of Homo but now regarded as an example of H. heidelbergensis.Rhodesian man n (Anthropology & Ethnology) a type of early man, Homo rhodesiensis (or H. sapiens rhodesiensis), occurring in Africa in late Pleistocene times and resembling Neanderthal man in many features Rhode′sian man′
n. an extinct Pleistocene human whose cranial remains were found in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia): formerly in some classifications Homo rhodesiensis but now considered archaic Homo sapiens. [1920–25] Thesaurus| Noun | 1.Rhodesian man - a primitive hominid resembling Neanderthal man but living in AfricaHomo rhodesiensishuman, human being, homo, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage |
Rhodesian man
Rhodesian man, remains of an extinct hominin now classified as Homo heidelbergensis. See human evolutionhuman evolution,
theory of the origins of the human species, Homo sapiens. Modern understanding of human origins is derived largely from the findings of paleontology, anthropology, and genetics, and involves the process of natural selection (see Darwinism).
..... Click the link for more information. .Rhodesian man[rō′dē·zhən ′man] (paleontology) A type of fossil man inhabiting southern and central Africa during the late Pleistocene; the skull was large and low, marked by massive browridges, with a cranial capacity of 1300 cubic centimeters or less. MedicalSeeNeanderthal manRhodesian man
Related to Rhodesian man: Neanderthal, Neanderthal man, Solo manSynonyms for Rhodesian mannoun a primitive hominid resembling Neanderthal man but living in AfricaSynonymsRelated Words |