human-dominated

adj

human-dominated

adj
1

Usually having been altered from its natural state by human activity to the point where the natural element is not as prominent as the human alterations.

Of a landscape; ecosystem; Of a landscape; ecosystem

  • Folk names are generally restricted to highly conspicuous species that occur in human-dominated landscapes, commonly interact with humans, or are subject to hunting.2016, James Lambert, “Ornithonymy and Lexicographical Selection Criteria”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 30, number 1, pages 39–62:

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