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- [an-thruh-pol-uh-jee]
- /ˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-thruh-pol-uh-jee]
- /ˌæn θrəˈpɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of anthropological word
- noun anthropological the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. 1
- noun anthropological the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals. 1
- noun anthropological the science of humans and their works. 1
- noun anthropological Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind. 1
- noun anthropological Relating to anthropology. 1
- adjective anthropological relating to study of humans 1
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Origin of anthropological
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; anthropo- + -logy
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Parts of speech for Anthropological
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anthropological popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anthropological
adj anthropological
- personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- animal — An animal is a living creature such as a dog, lion, or rabbit, rather than a bird, fish, insect, or human being.
- mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- anthropoid — resembling man
adjective anthropological
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
Antonyms for anthropological
adj anthropological
- inhuman — lacking qualities of sympathy, pity, warmth, compassion, or the like; cruel; brutal: an inhuman master.
- immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
- unmanly — not manly; not characteristic of or befitting a man; weak, timid, or cowardly.
- general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
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