anthropology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of humankind, in particular:
  • (also cultural or social anthropology) the comparative study of human societies and cultures and their development.
  • (also physical anthropology) the science of human zoology, evolution, and ecology.

Derivatives

anthropological

Pronunciation: /-pəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

anthropologically

adverb

anthropologist

noun