hominin
noun
hom·i·nin
ˈhä-mə-nən 
-ˌnin
: any of a taxonomic tribe (Hominini) of hominids that includes recent humans together with extinct ancestral and related forms
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The wooden tools suggest that whichever group of ancient hominins lived here knew which plants to harvest and which tools were best for the job.
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ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Denisovan-specific genetic mutations were discovered using the Harbin skull, which will allow for further research into Denisovan DNA and into the genetic material of other Middle Pleistocene hominins.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
Researchers believe the tools are evidence that hominins long ago were capable of abstract reasoning, or the ability to think critically by identifying patterns and making connections.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
In considering the long history of hominin evolution, Ahlberg also points out that there is little evidence that any hominins, or pre-hominins, that may have been in Greece persisted.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 2 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Denisovan-specific genetic mutations were discovered using the Harbin skull, which will allow for further research into Denisovan DNA and into the genetic material of other Middle Pleistocene hominins.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
Researchers believe the tools are evidence that hominins long ago were capable of abstract reasoning, or the ability to think critically by identifying patterns and making connections.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
In considering the long history of hominin evolution, Ahlberg also points out that there is little evidence that any hominins, or pre-hominins, that may have been in Greece persisted.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 2 June 2025
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“Hominin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hominin. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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