anthropology
noun/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #6,400 most common English word
Meaning
the scientific study of human beings, their origins, cultures, and societies.
Example sentence
She decided to study anthropology because she was curious about different human cultures around the world.
Synonyms & related words
- ethnology
- ethnography
- sociology
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