Anthropause
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthropause is a noun meaning (neologism) A global reduction in modern human activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meaning
(neologism) A global reduction in modern human activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Example Sentences
A growing body of literature paints a complex portrait of the slowdown of human activity that has become known as the “anthropause.”
Thus, the COVID-19 lockdown has led to a significant global reduction in human mobility, notably travel, causing an “anthropause” (Rutz et al., 2020).
The enforced global 'anthropause' during part of 2020 was also a reminder of the importance of timing: we have become used to having the things we need.
Word Forms
- anthropauses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthropulse, anthropopression, anthroposphere.
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