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    Anthropologist

    /ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A scientist who studies humans, their behavior, societies, and cultural development.
    The anthropologist conducted an extensive field study to understand the local customs of the indigenous people.
    An expert in the field of anthropology.
    As an anthropologist, she dedicated her career to researching the evolution of human societies.
    A person who engages in cultural or social anthropology.
    The anthropologist's findings were published in a prestigious journal, contributing to the academic community.
    Someone who studies human biological diversity and the evolution of the human species.
    The anthropologist analyzed skeletal remains to draw conclusions about the health patterns of ancient populations.

    Etymology

    The term 'anthropologist' is derived from the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'human' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural anthropology
    The branch of anthropology dealing with human cultures.
    social anthropology
    The study of how societies are organized and how cultural meanings are constructed.
    fieldwork
    Research conducted in the natural environment rather than in a laboratory.

    Related Words

    anthropology
    The study of humans and their societies, cultures, and development.
    ethnography
    The systematic study of people and cultures from the anthropologist's point of view.
    sociologist
    A person who studies social behavior and society.

    Slang Meanings

    Anthro
    She’s studying anthropology in college; she's such an anthro.
    Culture vulture
    As a culture vulture, he’s always diving into anthropological studies.