hominize

hominize [häm′ə nīz΄]

vt.

hominized, hominizing [< L homo (gen. hominis): see HOMO¹ & -IZE]

1. to alter (the earth, environment, etc.) to bring it into conformity with human nature or human needs

2. to further the evolutionary development of (humankind)

hominization

n.