Anthropology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthropology is a noun meaning (theology) The study of humanity in its relation to the divine, as in Christian anthropology.
Meaning
(theology) The study of humanity in its relation to the divine, as in Christian anthropology.
More Meanings
- The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.
Example Sentences
What I really liked about cyborg anthropology is that it crossed multiple fields of study.
According to anthropology, there are six basic patterns of kinship terminology or kin naming systems.
As another man has an ardour for art or music, or natural science, Mr. Pen said that anthropology was his favourite pursuit; and had his eyes always eagerly open to its infinite varieties and beauties: contemplating with an unfailing delight all specimens of it in all places to which he resorted […]
Word Forms
- anthropologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ethnology, paleoanthropology, ethnography, humanities, primatology, archaeology.
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