anthropos

/ˈθanθrōpɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

A human being, especially in relation to their cultural or social context.

“The concept of anthropos was central to the anthropologist’s study of human societies.”

2. noun

In ancient Greek philosophy, a human being as a rational, social, and mortal creature.

“The idea of anthropos was a key concept in the philosophy of Aristotle.”

3. noun

A human being, especially as a member of a particular culture or society.

“The anthropos of ancient Greece was vastly different from the anthropos of modern society.”

Synonyms

  • being
  • human
  • person

Antonyms

  • animal
  • nonhuman