Definition

Noun: 1. A type of extinct hominin: "Java man" refers to a subspecies of Homo erectus whose fossilized remains were discovered on the island of Java, Indonesia. It is an important specimen in the study of human evolution.

Usage

• The term "Java man" is used primarily in paleoanthropology and historical contexts to refer to these specific fossil discoveries.
• It is often discussed in relation to other early human ancestors like Peking Man and Neanderthals.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The discovery of Java man provided crucial evidence for human evolution in Asia.
  • Scientists now classify Java man as Homo erectus erectus.

Advanced Usage

• "Java man fossils": Specifies the actual bone remains.
  • The Java man fossils include a skullcap and a femur.

Variants and Related Words

• Homo erectus (n): The broader species to which Java man belongs.
• Pithecanthropus erectus (n): The former, now obsolete, scientific name for Java man.
• Trinil Man (n): Another name sometimes used for this find, based on the Trinil site location.

Synonyms

• Homo erectus erectus (Scientific name)
• Trinil Man (Contextual synonym)

Notes on Meaning

• The term "Java man" specifically denotes the fossils found in Java and is not a general term for all . Its usage reflects the history of paleontological discovery.

Noun

1. fossil remains found in Java; formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus