Java man en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From the fossils, which were found on the Indonesian island of Java.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A purported species of primate, a supposed ancient ancestor of human beings, named Pithecanthropus erectus, now considered Homo erectus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java men | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Java Man | alternative | lexicographic |