C1nounformalacademiceducation
US/ˌæn.θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
the study of human societies, cultures and how people have developed
In context
She studied anthropology and later lived with a hill tribe in Ha Giang.
Anthropology helps us understand why customs differ between cultures.
The museum's anthropology department holds thousands of traditional objects.
Words that go with anthropology
adjective + noun
- cultural anthropologyCultural anthropology looks at beliefs, rituals and daily life.
- social anthropologyHe has a degree in social anthropology from a British university.
verb + noun
- study anthropologyMany students study anthropology to work in development projects.
noun + preposition
- professor of anthropologyA professor of anthropology spoke about family life in the Mekong Delta.
noun + noun
- anthropology departmentThe anthropology department runs field trips every summer.