English · Word Candidate

anthropology

/ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: anthropologies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

Noun

Examples

According to anthropology, there are six basic patterns of kinship terminology or kin naming systems.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The study of humanity in its relation to the divine, as in Christian anthropology.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anthropology” mean?

The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

Is “anthropology” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.