anthropography

[ an-thruh-pog-ruh-fee ]
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noun
  1. the branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.

Origin of anthropography

1
First recorded in 1560–70; anthropo- + -graphy

Other words from anthropography

  • an·thro·po·graph·ic [an-thruh-puh-graf-ik], /ˌæn θrə pəˈgræf ɪk/, adjective

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Scientific definitions for anthropography

anthropography

[ ăn′thrə-pŏgrə-fē ]


  1. The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of specific human cultures.

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