Anthropology (composition)
WordNet
noun
(1) The social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From anthropo-, from + -logy.
Noun
- The holistic scientific and social study of humanity, mainly using ethnography as its method.
Usage notes
- Anthropology is distinguished from other social science disciplines by its emphasis on in-depth examination of context, cross-cultural comparisons, and the importance it places on long-term, experiential immersion in the area of research.