Meaning
anthropology
- The scientific study of humanity, human biological characteristics, and human cultures.
In a sentence
Ha deciso di iscriversi a un corso di laurea in antropologia culturale.
She decided to enrol in a degree course in cultural anthropology.
L'antropologia offre strumenti preziosi per comprendere le culture contemporanee.
Anthropology offers valuable tools for understanding contemporary cultures.
Molti manuali di antropologia analizzano i riti di passaggio nelle società tradizionali.
Many anthropology textbooks analyse rites of passage in traditional societies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| antropologia | feminine · singular |
| antropologie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically used in the singular as an academic discipline.
- Stressed on the 'i' (/antropoloˈdʒi.a/), like many fields of study ending in -logia.