Homo erectus

Definitions of Homo erectus

1. noun

   extinct species of primitive hominid with upright stature but small brain
   “Homo erectus was formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus”

   types:

   Java man, Trinil man

   fossil remains found in Java; formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus

   Peking man

   fossils found near Beijing, China; they were lost during World War II

   type of:

   homo, human, human being, man

   any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage