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an·thropol·ogy (an′t̸hrō päl′ə jē, -t̸hrə-)

noun

the study of humans, esp. of the variety, physical and cultural characteristics, distribution, customs, social relationships, etc. of humanity

Etymology: anthropo- + -logy

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anthropology Synonyms

anthropology

n.

science of humans, study of humans, study of culture. see also social science, sociology.

Branches of anthropology include: anthropometry, anthropography, anthropogeography, ethnography, ethnology, demography, sociology, prehistoric anthropology, linguistics, cultural anthropology, human paleontology, archaeology, folklore, eugenics, criminology, psychology;


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anthropology Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • religion: It will be of interest to postgraduate students and scholars studying the sociology and anthropology of religion; local clergy and diocesan liturgical advisors.

Converse of object

  • teach: The following year he began teaching anthropology at Clark University.

Adjective modifier

  • socio-cultural: The training and advice from this component will provide a sound foundation upon which to build a research program in socio-cultural anthropology.

Modifies a noun

  • department: The first of these concerns the improvements we made to the student library in the anthropology department.
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