What is another word for palaeoanthropology?
Pronunciation: [pˌaliːˌə͡ʊnθɹəpˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Palaeoanthropology is the study of human evolution and prehistory through the examination of fossils and other archaeological evidence. Synonyms for palaeoanthropology include human paleontology, hominid paleontology, and prehistoric anthropology. These related fields focus on the same subject matter, but may have slightly different approaches or perspectives. Human paleontology specifically focuses on the study of fossilized remains of ancient humans and their ancestors. Hominid paleontology is concerned with the study of fossilized remains of early humans and their relatives. Prehistoric anthropology encompasses all aspects of prehistoric human life, including art, social structures, and cultural development, in addition to the study of human evolution through archaeological means.
