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anthropology: Meaning and Definition of
an•thro•pol•o•gy
Pronunciation: (an"thru-pol'u-jē), [key]
— n.
- the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
- the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
- the science of humans and their works.
- Also calledthe study of the nature and essence of humankind.
See also:
- anthropology (Thesaurus)
