homo erectus

Definitions of homo erectus
  1. noun
    extinct species of primitive hominid with upright stature but small brain
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    types:
    hombre de Pequín
    fossils found near Beijing, China; they were lost during World War II
    type of:
    hombre, humano, ser humano
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
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