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noun
1.
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
2.
the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
3.
the science of humans and their works.
4.
Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind.
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Anthropology
has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
| given to using long words. |
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S. |
Example Sentences
- Langdon's colleagues often joked that his place looked more like an anthropology museum than a home.
- His record of the trip is rich in anthropology and science.
- Marketing is now an applied science that encompasses sociology, psychology, and anthropology.
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World English Dictionary
| anthropology (ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪ) | |
| —n | |
| cultural anthropology ethnology physical anthropology See also social anthropology the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etc | |
| anthropological | |
| —adj | |
| anthropo'logically | |
| —adv | |
| anthro'pologist | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
anthropology
"science of the natural history of man," 1590s, coined from Gk. anthropo- + -logia "study of." In Aristotle, anthropologos is used literally, as "speaking of man." Related: Anthropological (1825); anthropologist (1798).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
anthropology an·thro·pol·o·gy (ān'thrə-pŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.
an'thro·pol'o·gist n.
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Science Dictionary
anthropology  (ān'thrə-pŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of humans, especially of their origin, their behavior, and their physical, social, and cultural development. |
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Cultural Dictionary
anthropology definition
The scientific study of the origin, development, and varieties of human beings and their societies, particularly so-called primitive societies.
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