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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnthropological
/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the study of humankind, especially of human societies, cultures, and physical development.
"The museum features an extensive collection of anthropological artifacts from around the world." - 2
Pertaining to the scientific and humanistic analysis of human behavior and origins.
"Researchers conducted an anthropological investigation into the remote tribe's linguistic practices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the New Latin 'anthropologia', combining the Greek roots 'anthropos' (human) and 'logia' (study of). Entering English in the late 18th century, it expanded from physical measurements of humans to encompass the holistic scientific study of human societies, cultures, and their physical development.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthropological" is said worldwide
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anthropologique
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
"Cette découverte a une grande importance anthropologique."
anthropologisch
Transliteration: /antʁopoˈloːɡɪʃ/
"Die Studie liefert wichtige anthropologische Erkenntnisse."
antropologico
Transliteration: /an.tro.pɔˈlɔ.dʒi.ko/
"Il sito ha un enorme valore antropologico."
antropológico
Transliteration: /an.tɾo.poˈlo.xi.ko/
"El museo exhibe material antropológico valioso."
antropológico
Transliteration: /ɐ̃.tɾo.poˈlɔ.ʒi.ku/
"O projeto tem foco antropológico e social."
मानवशास्त्रीय
Transliteration: manavshastriya
"यह एक महत्वपूर्ण मानवशास्त्रीय अध्ययन है।"
人类学的
Transliteration: rén lèi xué de
"这是一个重要的人类学研究课题。"
인류학적
Transliteration: inryuhakjeok
"그 유물은 인류학적 가치가 높습니다."
人類学的な
Transliteration: jinruigakuteki na
"それは人類学的な観点から重要である。"
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