anthropology
Pronunciation: [ænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi]
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Learn how to use anthropology in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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The anthropology of human evolution tells us about how our early ancestors lived and adapted to their environments.
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She wasn't interested in the anthropology of human evolution, as she preferred to focus on modern cultures.
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What new discoveries have scientists made in the anthropology of human evolution?
How to pronounce anthropology
Pronunciation: [ænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi]
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Context: “social sciences”
(noun) the study of people and their cultures. This means learning about how different groups of people live, what they believe, and how they interact with each other.
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In anthropology class, we learned about the customs of various tribes around the world.
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He did not enjoy anthropology because he found the subject too complicated and not interesting.
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What interesting facts about cultures did you learn in your anthropology class?