anthropo-

1. a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “human,” used in the formation of compound words:

   anthropometry.

anthropo-

combining_form

1. indicating man or human

   anthropomorphism

   anthropology

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropo-¹

< Greek, combining form of ánthrōpos human being, man

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropo-¹

from Greek anthrōpos

Example Sentences

Very typical is the following satire on the intimate relation between anthropo- and arctomorphism.

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Ratzel performed the great service of placing anthropo-geography on a secure scientific basis.

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The eternal flux of Nature runs through anthropo-geography, and warns against precipitate or rigid conclusions.

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Failure to recognize this fact often enables superficial critics of anthropo-geography to make a brave show of argument.

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As a science, anthropo-geography can deal only with large averages, and these exclude or minimize the exceptional individual.

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