What is another word for protoanthropology?
Pronunciation: [pɹˌə͡ʊtə͡ʊnθɹəpˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Protoanthropology refers to the study of early humans and their origins. However, there are a few synonyms for the term that can be used interchangeably. For example, the term "prehistoric anthropology" can also be used to refer to the study of early humans. Additionally, "paleoanthropology" can be used to describe the study of early human fossils and evolution. Another synonym for protoanthropology is "primatology," which specifically focuses on the study of primates including the human species. While all of these terms refer to slightly different areas within the broader topic of early human study, they are related and can be used to describe similar research.
