Definitions

1. noun

The study of human beings, including their behavior, culture, language, and biology.

“She pursued a degree in anthropology to understand different cultures around the world.”

2. noun

The study of human beings in relation to their environment, past or present.

“The anthropologist’s work focused on the relationship between humans and their environment in ancient civilizations.”

3. noun

A branch of knowledge dealing with the study of human beings.

“Anthropology is a broad field of study that encompasses many different disciplines.”

4. noun

A particular branch of anthropology, such as cultural anthropology or biological anthropology.

“She specialized in linguistic anthropology, studying the relationship between language and culture.”