anthropization

English

terracing, a form of anthropization.

Alternative forms

• anthropisation

Etymology

From anthrop- +‎ -ization.

Noun

anthropization (uncountable)

1. (ecology) The transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans, or by human activity.

Related terms

• anthropize
• anthropocene
• anthropomorphism

Translations

transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans

• French: anthropisation (fr) f
• Italian: antropizzazione (it) f
• Portuguese: antropização f
• Spanish: antropización f