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US/ˌæn.θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
a scientist who studies human societies, cultures and how people developed over time
In context
The anthropologist lived in the village for two years to study its customs.
An anthropologist at the museum is studying ancient burial practices.
Anthropologists disagree about when humans first began to use fire.
Words that go with anthropologist
adjective + noun
- cultural anthropologistA cultural anthropologist studies the beliefs of different groups.
- social anthropologistThe social anthropologist wrote a book on family life in Laos.
- forensic anthropologistA forensic anthropologist examined the old bones.
- leading anthropologistShe is a leading anthropologist in her field.
noun + preposition
- anthropologist atHe is an anthropologist at a large university.