anthropology
/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ · /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6466 in the learning path
人类学
Definitions
n. the study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
人类学
Example
My cousin studies anthropology and collects stories about family traditions.
我的表姐学习人类学，并收集有关家庭传统的故事。
Anthropology helps researchers understand how cultural traditions influence attitudes towards health, education, and family life.
人类学帮助研究者理解文化传统如何影响人们对健康、教育和家庭生活的态度。
Collocations
- cultural anthropology
- social anthropology
- study anthropology
Word family
- anthropologist (n.)
- anthropological (adj.)
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词；研究者称anthropologist。
FAQ
- What does anthropology mean?
- the study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
- How is anthropology pronounced?
- UK /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/, US /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
