Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anthropologist
noun
/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
Definition
A person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development.
Examples
- The anthropologist spent years living among the indigenous tribe to understand their culture.
- Her research as an anthropologist focused on the impact of globalization on traditional practices.
Meaning
Anthropologists explore the behaviors, beliefs, and practices of various communities throughout history and the present day.
Synonyms
- cultural researcher
- social scientist
- ethnographer
