Definition

Noun 1. An extinct species of primitive human: Homo soloensis refers to a type of early human (hominin) that lived during the late Pleistocene epoch. Its fossil remains were discovered on the island of Java, Indonesia. It was originally classified under a different genus name, Javanthropus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Fossils attributed to Homo soloensis were found along the Solo River in Java.
  • The relationship between Homo soloensis and other hominins like Homo erectus is a subject of scientific debate.
  • Some researchers consider Homo soloensis to be a regional variant of Homo erectus.

Advanced Usage

• The name "" is derived from the Solo River (Bengawan Solo) in Java, near where the fossils were discovered.
• In paleoanthropology, the taxonomic status of is not universally accepted; it is often discussed as part of the broader lineage in Southeast Asia.

Variants and Related Words

• Javanthropus (n): The former genus name under which these fossils were first classified. This term is now largely obsolete in scientific literature.
• Solo Man (n): A common, informal name for .

Synonyms

• Solo Man (informal)

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Hominin (n): A member of the taxonomic tribe Hominini, which includes modern humans, extinct human species, and our immediate ancestors.
• Pleistocene (n): The geological epoch, often called the Ice Age, during which lived (approximately 2.58 million to 11,700 years ago).
• Homo erectus (n): A widely distributed species of archaic human to which is closely related or may belong.

Noun

1. extinct primitive hominid of late Pleistocene; Java; formerly Javanthropus