Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of humans or human beings, especially in considering the impact of human life and activity on the universe.

“The anthropic principle suggests that the universe must be capable of supporting life.”

2. noun

the principle that the universe must be capable of supporting life because the conditions for life are a necessary condition for the existence of an observer to make the observation.

“The anthropic principle was first proposed by physicist Brandon Carter in 1974.”