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Definition of anthropological

anthropological

/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
an · thro · po · log · i · cal
Adverb:anthropologically
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1

Relating to the scientific study of human societies, cultures, origins, and physical development.

Example

"The university museum houses a vast collection of anthropological artifacts from indigenous communities around the world."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from 'anthropology' plus the suffix '-ical', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'anthropos' (meaning 'human being') and '-logia' (meaning 'the study of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthropological. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthropological
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