anthropography

[ an-thruh-pog-ruh-fee ]
/ ˌæn θrəˈpɒg rə fi /
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noun

the branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.

Origin of anthropography

First recorded in 1560–70; anthropo- + -graphy

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropography

an·thro·po·graph·ic [an-thruh-puh-graf-ik] /ˌæn θrə pəˈgræf ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby anthropography

anthropocentricity, anthropocentrism, anthropogenesis, anthropogenic, anthropogeography, anthropography, anthropoid, anthropoid ape, anthropoid pelvis, anthropoidea, anthropol.

Words related to anthropography

anthropogeny, somatology

Scientific definitions for anthropography

anthropography
[ ăn′thrə-pŏg′rə-fē ]

The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of specific human cultures.