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Definition

noun

A primitive human species characterized by having average cranial volume of 1100-1400 cc, height of about 6 ft, muscular physique, skills in using stone tools, and primitive language.

Supplement

Recent findings indicate that the species may be the first in the Homo genus to bury their dead.

See also:

• Heidelberg man
• Saldanha man