australioid

/ɔːˈstræliɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct hominin thought to be the common ancestor of both Australopithecus and Homo.

“Fossil evidence suggests that australioids played a crucial role in human evolution.”

Synonyms

  • hominid
  • hominin

Antonyms

  • heterodont
  • platyrrhine