Antropolohia (en. Anthropology)

/an-tro-po-lo-hi-ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A science that studies humans, including their development, culture, and customs.
Anthropology is important in understanding the different cultures around the world.
Ang antropolohia ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa sa mga iba't ibang kultura sa mundo.
A discipline that focuses on analyzing humans and societies in their historical and contemporary context.
In anthropology classes, we study the customs of indigenous peoples.
Sa mga klase ng antropolohia, pinag-aaralan namin ang mga kaugalian ng mga katutubong bayan.
The study of human aspects, from biological to social dimensions.
Anthropology reflects the diversity of humans in every part of the world.
Sinasalamin ng antropolohia ang pagkakaiba-iba ng tao sa bawat bahagi ng mundo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Social anthropology
A branch of anthropology focused on the study of customs and social systems.
Antropolohiyang sosyal

Related Words

anthropological culture
Teachings and practices derived from the study of anthropology relating to culture.
kulturang antropolohikal

Slang Meanings

Just people, just humans, downplaying the importance of studying it
For me, it's just like anthropology, it has no use in my life.
Para sa akin, parang antropolohia lang 'yan, wala namang silbi 'yan sa buhay ko.
Being smart about human issues
Those students are cool, they have anthropology in their lives, always knowledgeable about people.
Ayos 'yang mga studyante, may antropolohia sila sa buhay, laging may kaalaman sa tao.