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anthropography

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an⋅thro⋅pog⋅ra⋅phy

  [an-thruh-pog-ruh-fee]
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–noun
the branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.
Origin:
1560–70; anthropo- + -graphy

Related forms:
an⋅thro⋅po⋅graph⋅ic  [an-thruh-puh-graf-ik] , adjective
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an·thro·pog·ra·phy   (ān'thrə-pŏg'rə-fē)   
n.  The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of specific human cultures.
an'thro·po·graph'ic (-pə-grāf'ĭk) adj., an'thro·po·graph'i·cal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: an·thro·pog·ra·phy
Pronunciation: -'päg-r&-fE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -phies
: a branch of anthropology dealing with the distribution of humans as distinguished by physical character, language, institutions, and customs
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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anthropography   (ān'thrə-pŏg'rə-fē)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of specific human cultures.
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