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

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Origin of anthropo-

<Greek, combining form of ánthrōpos human being, man

Words nearby anthropo-

anthro, anthrop., anthropause, anthropic, anthropic principle, anthropo-, Anthropocene, anthropocentric, anthropocentricity, anthropocentrism, anthropogenesis

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How to use anthropo- in a sentence

Very typical is the following satire on the intimate relation between anthropo- and arctomorphism.
Modernities|Horace Barnett Samuel
Ratzel performed the great service of placing anthropo-geography on a secure scientific basis.
Influences of Geographic Environment|Ellen Churchill Semple
The eternal flux of Nature runs through anthropo-geography, and warns against precipitate or rigid conclusions.
Influences of Geographic Environment|Ellen Churchill Semple
Failure to recognize this fact often enables superficial critics of anthropo-geography to make a brave show of argument.
Influences of Geographic Environment|Ellen Churchill Semple

As a science, anthropo-geography can deal only with large averages, and these exclude or minimize the exceptional individual.
Influences of Geographic Environment|Ellen Churchill Semple

British Dictionary definitions for anthropo-

anthropo-

combining form

indicating man or humananthropology; anthropomorphism

Word Origin for anthropo-

from Greek anthrōpos

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