anthropogenic
adjective
- originating in human activity
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/
adj
Etymology: From anthropo- + -genic, attested 1889.
- Pertaining to the origin of man (anthropogeny).
“1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)”
- Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.
“anthropogenic climate change”
“Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.”