Anthro
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈænθɹoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthro is a noun meaning (informal, uncountable) Anthropology.
Meaning
(informal, uncountable) Anthropology.
More Meanings
- (informal, countable) An anthropologist.
- (informal) anthropomorphic
- (informal, furry fandom, countable) An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.
Example Sentences
They are to anthro cartoonists what Trekkies are to Star Trek, gathering for special conventions that feature anthro cartoons and cartoonists.
Workshop anthros often ask Indians of tender age to give their authoritative answers to problems which an entire generation of Indians is just now beginning to solve.
Unlikely as it seemed, he might somehow return to the Empire, and if that happened, any information he could bring back would be valuable to the socio and anthro specialists.
I gather the phrase is used in lieu of some more practical benefit, e.g., a "job," which, as holders of English lit and anthro degrees can tell you, isn't necessarily part of the program.
Word Forms
- anthros
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astroanthropology, anthropologist, archaeology, anthropulse, anthroparian, anthropolite.
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