sialidan

/ˌsaɪəˈlɪdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical extinct human ancestor, often associated with the emergence of Homo sapiens.

“The discovery of the sialidan fossils provided crucial insights into human evolution.”

2. proper noun

A specific, sometimes fictional, tribe or group of people.

“In the novel, the sialidan tribe was said to possess unique cultural practices.”

Synonyms

  • hominin
  • prehistoric human

Antonyms

  • contemporary person
  • modern human