anthrol

/ˈænθrɒl/ (AN-throl)

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or fictional person from a non-existent society or culture, often used in science fiction or anthropological studies to represent a generic or archetypal human.

“The anthropologist used the concept of an anthrol to understand the cultural practices of a long-lost civilization.”

Synonyms

  • anthropoid
  • homo sapiens

Antonyms

  • alien
  • non-human