pekingman
Definition
- Noun (countable, singular: ):
- A fossilized hominid specimen (Homo erectus pekinensis) discovered near Beijing (formerly Peking), China, in the 1920s. It represents an early stage of human evolution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The discovery of pekingman provided crucial evidence for the study of human origins. (The fossilized remains of an early human found in China.)
- Scientists have debated the exact age of pekingman for decades. (The fossil specimen from the Zhoukoudian cave system.)
Advanced Usage
"Peking Man site": the archaeological location where the fossils were unearthed.
- The Peking Man site at Zhoukoudian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (The cave system where the fossils were found.)
"Peking Man fossils": the physical remains themselves.
- Many original Peking Man fossils were lost during World War II. (The actual bones and skull fragments.)
Variants and Related Words
- Peking (proper noun): the former Western name for Beijing, China.
- The term "Peking Man" derives from the city name. (The location of the discovery.)
- Homo erectus (scientific term): the species to which Peking Man belongs.
- Peking Man is classified as a subspecies of Homo erectus. (A type of early human.)
Synonyms
- Homo erectus pekinensis: the full scientific name for this subspecies.
- Zhoukoudian hominid: a reference to the cave system where the fossils were found.
Phrasal Verbs
(Not applicable — Peking Man is a noun phrase, not a verb.)
Related Idioms
(Not applicable — no common idioms include "Peking Man.")