Anthropology

usgb/ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/
noun

The scientific study of humans, their society and culture.

She’s studying anthropology at university.
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  • cultural anthropology
  • physical anthropology

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Academic

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Academic Field

Anthropology is a university subject covering human history, societies, and cultures.

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He majored in anthropology because he's fascinated with ancient civilizations.
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Sub-Disciplines

Anthropology includes sub-fields like social, cultural, and physical anthropology.

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Her focus in anthropology is on social structures of medieval Europe.
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Ethnographic Methods

Anthropologists often live with communities to understand their ways of life.

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Doing fieldwork is crucial for anthropologists studying remote tribes.
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