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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnthropology
/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The scientific study of humans, their behavior, societies, and cultures.
"Anthropology helps us understand the diverse ways in which human societies develop and interact." - 2
A branch of science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
"The anthropology department at the university offers courses on both cultural and physical anthropology."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anthropology' originates from the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'human' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. It emerged in the early 19th century as a formal discipline, evolving to encompass the comprehensive study of humanity, including cultural, social, and biological aspects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthropology" is said worldwide
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anthropologie
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ.lə.ʒi
"L'anthropologie étudie les sociétés humaines."
Anthropologie
Transliteration: ˌan.tʁo.poˈlo.ɡi.e
"Die Anthropologie untersucht die Entwicklung der Menschheit."
antropologia
Transliteration: an.tro.po.loˈdʒi.a
"L'antropologia studia le culture umane."
antropología
Transliteration: an.tɾo.po.loˈxi.a
"La antropología explora la diversidad cultural."
antropologia
Transliteration: ã.tɾo.po.loˈʒi.a
"A antropologia estuda a evolução humana."
मानवशास्त्र
Transliteration: mānavaśāstra
"मानवशास्त्र मानव समाजों का अध्ययन करता है।"
人类学
Transliteration: rénlèixué
"人类学研究人类的文化和社会。"
인류학
Transliteration: inryuhak
"인류학은 인간 사회를 연구합니다."
人類学
Transliteration: jinruigaku
"人類学は人間の文化を研究します。"
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