Hominin

usgb/ˈhɑːmɪnɪn/
noun

A member of the biological tribe Hominini, which includes modern humans and our close relatives.

Scientists study fossil hominins to learn more about human evolution.
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hominin fossils, early hominins, hominin species

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Hominins are the ancestors of today’s humans.
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Research on hominins helps us understand our origins.
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Hominins provide insight into our past and development.
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