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anthropologist

 

[ ˌanθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of human societies

Anthropologist is a person who studies human societies, their cultures, beliefs, and customs. They conduct research to understand various aspects of human behavior, such as social organization, language, and evolution.

Synonyms

cultural anthropologist, ethnologist, social scientist

Examples of usage

  • The anthropologist conducted fieldwork in a remote village to study their cultural traditions.
  • Anthropologists often collaborate with indigenous communities to preserve their cultural heritage.

Translations

Translations of the word "anthropologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antropólogo

🇮🇳 मानवविज्ञानी

🇩🇪 Anthropologe

🇮🇩 antropolog

🇺🇦 антрополог

🇵🇱 antropolog

🇯🇵 人類学者

🇫🇷 anthropologue

🇪🇸 antropólogo

🇹🇷 antropolog

🇰🇷 인류학자

🇸🇦 عالم الأنثروبولوجيا

🇨🇿 antropolog

🇸🇰 antropológ

🇨🇳 人类学家

🇸🇮 antropolog

🇮🇸 mannfræðingur

🇰🇿 антрополог

🇬🇪 ანთროპოლოგი

🇦🇿 antropoloq

🇲🇽 antropólogo

Etymology

The term 'anthropologist' originated from the Greek words 'anthropos' (human) and 'logos' (study). The field of anthropology emerged in the 19th century, influenced by the works of scholars such as Franz Boas and Margaret Mead. Anthropologists play a crucial role in understanding the diversity of human cultures and societies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,581, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.