australopithecine

/ˌɒstɹələ(ʊ)ˈpɪθɪsiːn/

noun

  1. Any of several extinct hominids, belonging to the genera Australopithecus, Paranthropus when seen as distinct, and sometimes other closely related genera.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to these hominids.

Synonyms: australopith