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anthropology

/ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/

Meanings
  • noun

    The scientific study of human beings, their physical and cultural evolution, and the societies, customs, and beliefs they have developed.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/



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Variants
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anthropological , anthropologically , anthropologies , anthropologist , anthropologists , anthropology , cultural anthropologies , cultural anthropologist , cultural anthropology , physical anthropologies , physical anthropologist , physical anthropologists , physical anthropology
Etymology
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From the Greek words anthrōpos, meaning 'man,' and -logia, meaning 'study of.'


Trivia
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  1. Anthropology was one of the first disciplines to be recognized as a distinct field of study in the modern university.

  2. The first anthropology professor in the United States was Franz Boas, who is considered the father of American anthropology.

  3. Anthropology has contributed significantly to our understanding of human evolution, including the discovery of the fossil 'Lucy' in Ethiopia, which is considered a key link between apes and humans.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sociology: A related field of study that focuses on human social behavior and the institutions and structures that shape society.

  2. Anthropological Archaeology: A subfield of anthropology that uses archaeological evidence to study human history and culture.

  3. Physical Anthropology: A subfield of anthropology that focuses on the study of human biological variation and evolution.


Culture
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Anthropology has played a significant role in shaping our understanding of human history and diversity. It has been used to study various aspects of human life, including language, religion, art, music, and social structures. Anthropologists have conducted extensive research on different cultures and societies around the world, providing valuable insights into human behavior and evolution.

How to Memorize "anthropology"

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    - Imagine a group of scholars studying various aspects of human life, from language and culture to social structures and biological evolution.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'APE' to remember the different subfields of anthropology: Archaeology, Physical, and Ethnology.


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