hominin
noun
hom·i·nin
ˈhä-mə-nən 
-ˌnin
: any of a taxonomic tribe (Hominini) of hominids that includes recent humans together with extinct ancestral and related forms
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The oldest evidence of ancient hominins actually making a fire came from a 400,000-year-old Neanderthal site in England.
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Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Other hominins disappeared, with the exception of the remnants of Neanderthals found in our DNA.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Cavities were rare among Neanderthals, but the scientists believe the molar reveals an ability by these hominins tens of thousands of years ago to execute a precise dental procedure.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
These early settlements proved attractive to other hominins, drawing them in with the promise of food, resources, and companionship.
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Other hominins disappeared, with the exception of the remnants of Neanderthals found in our DNA.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Cavities were rare among Neanderthals, but the scientists believe the molar reveals an ability by these hominins tens of thousands of years ago to execute a precise dental procedure.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
These early settlements proved attractive to other hominins, drawing them in with the promise of food, resources, and companionship.
—
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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“Hominin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hominin. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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