anthropology
[ an-thruh-pol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi /
noun
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
the science of humans and their works.
Also called philosophical anthropology.
the study of the nature and essence of humankind.
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anthropology
/ (ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etc
See also cultural anthropology, ethnology, physical anthropology, social anthropology
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anthropological (ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective anthropologically, adverb anthropologist, nounMedical definitions for anthropological
anthropology
[ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.
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an′thro•pol′o•gist n.Scientific definitions for anthropological
anthropology
[ ăn′thrə-pŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of humans, especially of their origin, their behavior, and their physical, social, and cultural development.
Cultural definitions for anthropological
anthropology
The scientific study of the origin, development, and varieties of human beings and their societies, particularly so-called primitive societies.