German

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Etymology

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From vor- (pre-) +‎ Mensch (human being).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔʀˌmɛnʃ/
  • Hyphenation: Vor‧mensch

Noun

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Vormensch m (weak, genitive Vormenschen, plural Vormenschen)

  1. prehuman, australopith
    Coordinate term: Frühmensch

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