Synonyms for

Anthropology

Verb / ˌænθrʌˈpɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for anthropology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Anthropology is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

Synonyms & similar words

sociology ethnology folklore archaeology ethnography ethnology humanism humanities humanistics humanity humanistics humanitarianism humanistics humanism

Synonyms by register

Formal

human studies study of humankind science of man

Antonyms

zoology botany geology sociology psychology biology

Common collocations

  • cultural anthropology
  • physical anthropology
  • social anthropology
  • medical anthropology
  • forensic anthropology
  • anthropology department
  • anthropology degree

Word family

noun anthropology
adjective anthropological

Usage note

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past, including past human species. It is a broad field with many subdisciplines.

Example sentences

  1. Anthropology helps us understand how people from different parts of the world live.
  2. My cousin is an anthropology professor at a university.
  3. In anthropology class, we learned about the history of different cultures and how they developed.
  4. Studying anthropology can help us become more understanding of people who are different from us.
  5. Anthropology is a fascinating subject that teaches us about the diversity of human societies.

Quotes

  • 'Anthropology is the science which tells us that people are the same the whole world over - except when they are different.' - Nancy Banks-Smith
  • 'Anthropology is the most humanistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the humanities.' - Alfred L. Kroeber
  • 'We all have a dinosaur deep within us just trying to get out.' - Colin M. Turnbull, The Mountain People (an anthropology book)

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