anthropology
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tɾupuluˈʒiɐ/medium
an·tro·po·lo·gi·a
Definition
The science that studies human beings, their biological and cultural evolution, and human societies.
She has a PhD in Social Anthropology.
Biological anthropology focuses on human evolution and genetics.
Common collocations
cultural anthropologysocial anthropologyphysical anthropologystudy anthropology
Etymology
Do grego 'anthrōpología', de 'ánthrōpos' (homem) + '-logía' (estudo).