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.
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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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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
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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.
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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.
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