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"science of the natural history of man," 1590s, originally especially of the relation between physiology and psychology, from Modern Latin anthropologia or coined independently in English fr [..]

science of the origin, development, and culture of human beings. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

The social, cultural and geographical study of humans and humankind.

The study of human beings, including their behavior, biology, linguistics, and social and cultural variations. In the United States, anthropology is divided into four sub-disciplines: archaeology, bio [..]

the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings (anthropologist) a social scientist who specializes in anthropology "Anthropology" is a b [..]

n. The science of man in general.

Anthropology is the study of human origins and culture.

Anthropology involves the study of human biological and cultural diversity, and the evolution of the human species and sociocultural systems. There are four recognized fields within the anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.

n. refers to the overall study of human beings. Subsectors look at similarities and differences between groups in terms of language, norms, aesthetic preferences, belief systems, geography, and chrono [..]

the study of humans and their cultures, both past and present. The field of anthropology includes archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied anthropology.

normal'> The study of the origins, distribution, social relations, and culture

Anthropology is the study of one society by researchers from another, usually more technologically developed, society.

The study of the similarities and differences of the world's people.

(n) the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings

The study of the human species and its immediate ancestors. Anthropology is the comparative study of past and contemporary cultures, focusing on the ways of life, and customs of all peoples of the world. Main sub-disciplines are physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, ethnology (which is also called social or cultural anthropol [..]

the study of humanity - our physical characteristics as animals, and our unique non-biological characteristics we call culture. The subject is generally broken down into three subdisciplines: biological (physical) anthropology, cultural (social) anthropology, and archaeology.

the study of humans and their cultural behavior from a holistic perspective, involving (in New World academics) these four sub-fields: archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical ant [..]

The Science devoted to the Comparative Study of man.

It is the study of social phenomena which characterize the learned, shared, and transmitted social activities of particular Ethnic Groups with focus on the causes, consequences, and complexities of Human social and cultural variability.

Scientific study of Human skeletal remains with the express purpose of Identification. This includes establishing individual identity, Trauma analysis, facial reconstruction, photographic superimposition, determination of Time interval since Death, and Crime-scene recovery. Forensic anthropologists do not certify Cause of Death but provide data to [..]

Field of Social Science that is concerned with differences between Human groups as related to Health Status and beliefs.

The comparative Science dealing with the physical characteristics of Humans as related to their origin, evolution, and development in the total Environment.

The science devoted to the comparative study of man.

The study of social phenomena which characterize the learned, shared, and transmitted social activities of a particular ethnic group.

The comparative science dealing with the physical characteristics of humans as related to their origin, evolution, and development in the total environment.

The study of humanity – our physical characteristics as animals, and our non-biological characteristics collectively referred to as culture. The subject is traditionally broken down into four sub-di [..]

The scientific study of human cultures and physical traits; includes ethnology, linguistics, archaeology, biological anthropology and other sub-disciplines. Archaeology

The study of humankind in all times and in all places. It takes a comprehensive approach to the study of the origin, behaviour and evolution of humans, looking at their biological, linguistic, cultural, social and economic characteristics and at their variability. (Source: W. Haviland et al., Anthropology: The Human Challenge.

The study of man in his / her various environments.

<study> 1. The science of the structure and functions of the human body. 2. The science of man; sometimes used in a limited sense to mean the study of man as an object of natural history, or as an animal. 3. That manner of expression by which the inspired writers attribute human parts and passions to God. Origin: Gr. Man. (04 Mar 1998)

The study of social phenomena which characterise the learned, shared, and transmitted social activities of a particular ethnic group. (12 Dec 1998)

The comparative science dealing with the physical characteristics of man as related to his origin, evolution, and development in his total environment. (12 Dec 1998)

The science of human beings, especially the study of human beings in relation to distribution, origin, and classification.

the study of humankind, including physical evolution

The general study of human societies and cultures.

A type of study that deals with human beings and their society, both now and in the past. Anthropologists study people’s ways of making a living, family patterns, political systems, religion, languages, and so on. Some anthropologists have written descriptions of Indian life that are accurate and detailed enough to be used in historical or claims [..]