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View synonyms for anthropography

anthropography

[ an-thruh-pog-ruh-fee ]

noun

  1. the branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.

anthropography

/ ăn′thrə-pŏg′rə-fē /

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

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Other Words From

  • an·thro·po·graph·ic [an-thr, uh, -p, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropography1

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

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