hominize

hominize
hominize [häm′ə nīz΄]
vt.
hominized, hominizing< L homo (gen. hominis): see HOMO1 & -IZE
1. to alter (the earth, environment, etc.) to bring it into conformity with human nature or human needs
2. to further the evolutionary development of (humankind)
hominization
n.

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  • hominize — [häm′ə nīz΄] vt. hominized, hominizing [< L homo (gen. hominis): see HOMO1 & IZE] 1. to alter (the earth, environment, etc.) to bring it into conformity with human nature or human needs 2. to further the evolutionary development of (humankind) …   English World dictionary

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