anthropogenic
adjective
an·thro·po·gen·ic ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-nik 
: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
anthropogenic pollutants
anthropogenically
ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The results show that the impact of modern anthropogenic warming on sea-level rise will be even more extensive than previously thought. 
David Bressan, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Although temperatures have certainly climbed in the past 100 years — mostly the result of anthropogenic carbon dioxide put into the atmosphere — the frequency of drought hasn’t really changed. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The chief cause of this phenomenon is water pollution, most often stemming from anthropogenic activities. Quartz, 19 July 2022 Profound anthropogenic changes have exacerbated that, and in many places there has been ecosystem collapse, with more in the offing. Jim Robbins, Wired, 25 June 2022 The Southern Apennine District Basin Authority is responsible for monitoring the correct use of water resources, forecasting and preventing natural disasters and malevolent anthropogenic activities. Gajen Kandiah, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Widespread light at night is a uniquely anthropogenic force. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022 Surveys suggest a majority of K-12 teachers in the U.S. still believe that scientists disagree about the anthropogenic origin of climate change, encouraging skepticism to seep into the classroom. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2022 Planting trees became even more virtuous with the realization of the threats posed by anthropogenic climate change. New York Times, 13 July 2022 See More
David Bressan, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Although temperatures have certainly climbed in the past 100 years — mostly the result of anthropogenic carbon dioxide put into the atmosphere — the frequency of drought hasn’t really changed. Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The chief cause of this phenomenon is water pollution, most often stemming from anthropogenic activities. Quartz, 19 July 2022 Profound anthropogenic changes have exacerbated that, and in many places there has been ecosystem collapse, with more in the offing. Jim Robbins, Wired, 25 June 2022 The Southern Apennine District Basin Authority is responsible for monitoring the correct use of water resources, forecasting and preventing natural disasters and malevolent anthropogenic activities. Gajen Kandiah, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Widespread light at night is a uniquely anthropogenic force. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022 Surveys suggest a majority of K-12 teachers in the U.S. still believe that scientists disagree about the anthropogenic origin of climate change, encouraging skepticism to seep into the classroom. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2022 Planting trees became even more virtuous with the realization of the threats posed by anthropogenic climate change. New York Times, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
anthropo- + -genic
First Known Use
circa 1883, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
anthropogenic
adjective
an·thro·po·gen·ic -pə-ˈjen-ik
: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
anthropogenic sources of pollution