Anthropology

/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

Her fascination with different cultures led her to pursue a degree in anthropology.

the comparative study of human biological and cultural development.

Anthropology provides insights into the evolution of human behavior.

a field that examines the relationships between different cultures and their practices.

The conference focused on anthropology and its role in understanding global issues.

the holistic study of humans, encompassing various disciplines such as archaeology, linguistics, and sociology.

In anthropology, researchers often collaborate across multiple disciplines.

the study of human physical and cultural evolution.

Her research in medical anthropology highlighted the impact of culture on health outcomes.

From the Greek 'anthropos' meaning 'human' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

cultural anthropology

A branch of anthropology focusing on cultural variations among humans.

physical anthropology

A branch that studies the biological aspects of human beings.

social anthropology

A field that examines the social patterns and practices of cultures.

archaeology

The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artifacts.

ethnography

The systematic study of people and cultures from the anthropological perspective.

cultural relativism

The principle of understanding other cultures on their own terms.

Anthro

He's majoring in anthro at university.

Cultural studies

She's really into cultural studies, focusing on anthropology.