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anthropic

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an·throp·ic  (n-thrpk) also an·throp·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
Of or relating to humans or the era of human life.
[Greek anthrpikos, from anthrpos, human being.]
anthropic [ænˈθrɒpɪk]
adj
of or relating to human beings
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Adj.1.anthropicanthropic - relating to mankind or the period of mankind's existence
anthropical


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