anthropology

[ an-thruh-pol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.

the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.

the science of humans and their works.

Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind.

Origin of anthropology

First recorded in 1585–95; anthropo- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropology

an·thro·po·log·i·cal

[an-thruh-puh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæn θrə pəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, an·thro·po·log·ic, adjectivean·thro·po·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpseu·do·an·thro·po·log·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·an·thro·po·log·ic, adjective

sem·i·an·thro·po·log·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·an·thro·po·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby anthropology

anthropoid pelvis, anthropol., anthropolatry, anthropological linguistics, anthropologist, anthropology, anthropometer, anthropometrics, anthropometry, anthropomorphic, anthropomorphism

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Example sentences from the Web for anthropology

Tyler Faith, an archeology and anthropology expert at the University of Utah who was not involved in the study, says this idea could possibly extend to other species that met their ends as the ice age melted away.
Climate change probably contributed to the woolly rhino’s rapid demise|Sara Kiley Watson|August 25, 2020|Popular Science
To do anthropology well, you had to alienate yourself from everything familiar, to take a slow train toward another way of seeing reality.
Gender Is What You Make of It - Issue 88: Love & Sex|Charles King|August 5, 2020|Nautilus
But I jumped off the science track early, and took only one class in anthropology in college.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Richard Kurin was a 19-year-old anthropology student in India when he experienced his material culture epiphany.
We All Have a Rosebud in Our Pasts|Sam Roberts|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Hobbes lacked the data of archaeology and anthropology to inform his theories about the dangerous nature of pre-state existence.
War! What Is It Good For? A Lot|Nick Romeo|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond Baghdad the line drawn between Syria, now the property of France, and Iraq was more cartography than anthropology.
Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq|Clive Irving|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“He is in a row,” says Erin Kimmerle, an associate professor of anthropology with USF, who is leading the excavation.
The Bone Collectors Get to Work at Florida’s Dozier School|Christine Pelisek|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Every student of biology, anatomy, anthropology, ethnology or psychology is familiar with these facts.
How to Analyze People on Sight|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
This is one of the most interesting documents in anthropology.
The Evolution of Old Testament Religion|W. E. Orchard
Much might reasonably be expected from the sciences of archaeology and anthropology.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7|Various
Each should acquire the elements of science, not only of physics and chemistry, but also of biology and anthropology.
The Wonders of Life|Ernst Haeckel
Far different from this is the view that anthropology gives us.
Buchanan's Journal of Man, March 1887|Various

British Dictionary definitions for anthropology

anthropology

/ (ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etcSee also cultural anthropology, ethnology, physical anthropology, social anthropology

Derived forms of anthropology

anthropological (ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveanthropologically, adverbanthropologist, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for anthropology

anthropology

The scientific study of the origin, development, and varieties of human beings and their societies, particularly so-called primitive societies.

Medical definitions for anthropology

anthropology

[ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.

Other words from anthropology

an′thro•pol′o•gist n.

Scientific definitions for anthropology

anthropology

[ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of humans, especially of their origin, their behavior, and their physical, social, and cultural development.

单词	anthropology
释义	anthropology [ an-thruh-pol-uh-jee ] / ˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR anthropology ON THESAURUS.COM noun the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals. the science of humans and their works. Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind. Origin of anthropology First recorded in 1585–95; anthropo- + -logy OTHER WORDS FROM anthropology an·thro·po·log·i·cal [an-thruh-puh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæn θrə pəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, an·thro·po·log·ic, adjectivean·thro·po·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpseu·do·an·thro·po·log·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·an·thro·po·log·ic, adjective sem·i·an·thro·po·log·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·an·thro·po·log·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby anthropology anthropoid pelvis, anthropol., anthropolatry, anthropological linguistics, anthropologist, anthropology, anthropometer, anthropometrics, anthropometry, anthropomorphic, anthropomorphism Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for anthropology Tyler Faith, an archeology and anthropology expert at the University of Utah who was not involved in the study, says this idea could possibly extend to other species that met their ends as the ice age melted away. Climate change probably contributed to the woolly rhino’s rapid demise\|Sara Kiley Watson\|August 25, 2020\|Popular Science To do anthropology well, you had to alienate yourself from everything familiar, to take a slow train toward another way of seeing reality. Gender Is What You Make of It - Issue 88: Love & Sex\|Charles King\|August 5, 2020\|Nautilus But I jumped off the science track early, and took only one class in anthropology in college. The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark\|Alex Belth\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Richard Kurin was a 19-year-old anthropology student in India when he experienced his material culture epiphany. We All Have a Rosebud in Our Pasts\|Sam Roberts\|October 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hobbes lacked the data of archaeology and anthropology to inform his theories about the dangerous nature of pre-state existence. War! What Is It Good For? A Lot\|Nick Romeo\|August 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Beyond Baghdad the line drawn between Syria, now the property of France, and Iraq was more cartography than anthropology. Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq\|Clive Irving\|June 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “He is in a row,” says Erin Kimmerle, an associate professor of anthropology with USF, who is leading the excavation. The Bone Collectors Get to Work at Florida’s Dozier School\|Christine Pelisek\|September 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Every student of biology, anatomy, anthropology, ethnology or psychology is familiar with these facts. How to Analyze People on Sight\|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict This is one of the most interesting documents in anthropology. The Evolution of Old Testament Religion\|W. E. Orchard Much might reasonably be expected from the sciences of archaeology and anthropology. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7\|Various Each should acquire the elements of science, not only of physics and chemistry, but also of biology and anthropology. The Wonders of Life\|Ernst Haeckel Far different from this is the view that anthropology gives us. Buchanan's Journal of Man, March 1887\|Various British Dictionary definitions for anthropology anthropology / (ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪ) / noun the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etcSee also cultural anthropology, ethnology, physical anthropology, social anthropology Derived forms of anthropology anthropological (ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveanthropologically, adverbanthropologist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to anthropology folklore, sociology Cultural definitions for anthropology anthropology The scientific study of the origin, development, and varieties of human beings and their societies, particularly so-called primitive societies. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for anthropology anthropology [ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ] n. The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. Other words from anthropology an′thro•pol′o•gist n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for anthropology anthropology [ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of humans, especially of their origin, their behavior, and their physical, social, and cultural development. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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anthropology

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