Definition of Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich in English:
Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich
proper nounˈbluːmənbɑːxˈblo͞omənˌbäKH
(1752–1840), German physiologist and anatomist. He is regarded as the founder of physical anthropology, though his approach has since been much modified. He classified modern humans into five broad categories (Caucasian, Mongoloid, Malayan, Ethiopian, and American) based mainly on cranial measurements.
Definition of Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich in US English:
Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich
proper nounˈblo͞omənˌbäKH
(1752–1840), German physiologist and anatomist. He is regarded as the founder of physical anthropology, although his approach has since been much modified. He classified modern human beings into five broad categories (Caucasian, Mongoloid, Malayan, Ethiopian, and American), based mainly on cranial measurements.