ALL meanings of anthropology
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A a - uncountable noun anthropology Anthropology is the scientific study of people, society, and culture. 3
- noun anthropology the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etc 3
- noun anthropology the study of humans, esp. of the variety, physical and cultural characteristics, distribution, customs, social relationships, etc. of humanity 3
- noun anthropology social science of humans 1
- noun anthropology the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. 1
- noun anthropology the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals. 1
- noun anthropology the science of humans and their works. 1
- noun anthropology Also called philosophical anthropology. the study of the nature and essence of humankind. 1
- noun anthropology The holistic scientific and social study of humanity, mainly using ethnography as its method. 0