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Definition of anthropology

anthropology

/ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/
an · thro · pol · o · gy
Adverb:anthropologically
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Plural:anthropologies
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Adjective:anthropological
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• noun

1

The scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and the past.

Example

"She decided to major in anthropology after spending a summer excavating ancient settlements in Peru."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from Modern Latin 'anthropologia', derived from the Ancient Greek 'anthropos' (meaning 'human being') and '-logia' (meaning 'study' or 'discourse').

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