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Anthropology

Study of human societies and cultures.

cultural anthropology

The study of human societies, cultures, and their development through time.

Pronunciation

/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

Etymology

Anthropology derives from the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'human being' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Anthropology is like being a detective for cultures, studying how people live in different places and why they do what they do.

Fun Facts

Anthropology includes studying past humans through archaeology
Linguistic anthropology studies how language shapes culture
Cultural relativism is a key concept, meaning we should understand cultures from their own perspective

FAQ

What is anthropology? It's the study of humans and their cultures
What do anthropologists do? They observe, interview, and analyze different societies
Why is anthropology important? It helps us understand ourselves and other cultures better

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Social science Humanities

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Archaeology Linguistic anthropology Cultural anthropology Biological anthropology

Indexes

academic discipline goal-oriented social science

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