modern man
Noun: 1. The subspecies Homo sapiens sapiens: The scientific classification for all living and recent human populations, encompassing the anatomical and behavioral characteristics that distinguish contemporary humans from earlier hominids. 2. Contemporary human beings collectively: Refers to humans of the present era, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities, complex culture, technology, and global distribution.
- Fossil evidence suggests that modern man first appeared in Africa.
- The cognitive development of modern man enabled the creation of complex languages and societies.
- This theory explores the migration patterns of modern man across continents.
- In anthropological/archaeological discourse: The term is used technically to discuss the emergence, dispersal, and defining traits (e.g., symbolic thought, art) of .
- The study compares the tool-making techniques of Neanderthals and modern man.
- In a broader, non-scientific context: Sometimes used to discuss the general condition, psychology, or challenges of contemporary humanity.
- The constant connectivity of the digital age is a unique stressor for modern man.
- Anatomically Modern Human (AMH): A more precise synonym used in scientific literature.
- Homo sapiens: The species name, which includes both archaic forms and modern humans.
- Humanity, mankind, humankind: More general terms for the human species, often without the specific evolutionary connotation.
- Anatomically Modern Human (AMH)
- Contemporary human
The term "modern man" specifically denotes a biological and anthropological classification. It is important to note that in contemporary scientific and inclusive language, the terms "humans," "modern humans," or "anatomically modern humans" are often preferred to avoid the gendered implication of "man" when referring to the entire species.
- subspecies of Homo sapiens; includes all modern races