synanthropic

adjective

syn·​an·​throp·​ic ˌsin-an-ˈthräp-ik How to pronounce synanthropic (audio)
: ecologically associated with humans
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synanthropy
sin-ˈan(t)-thrə-pē How to pronounce synanthropic (audio)
noun
plural synanthropies

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“Synanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/synanthropic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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