anthropology
nounUK /ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
US /ˌæn.θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
Anthropology is the study of people and how they live.
She studied anthropology to learn about cultures around the world.
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2. The scientific study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
His research in anthropology focused on ancient farming communities.
3. The study of human biological and evolutionary features.
Biological anthropology examines how humans have changed over time.
4. A branch of learning that examines human origins, beliefs, and social structures.
The university offers courses in cultural anthropology and linguistics.