cultural anthropology

noun

: anthropology that deals with human culture especially with respect to social structure, language, law, politics, religion, magic, art, and technology compare physical anthropology
cultural anthropologist noun

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Miloš was the king of the movie that was cultural anthropology. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024 Wright is an elder with a Master’s degree in cultural anthropology and possesses extensive knowledge of the legends and customs of the Denaa. — Katherine Gallardo, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2025 This course in cultural anthropology surveys how architecture shapes human and animal relationships. — Richard Fadok, The Conversation, 9 Aug. 2024 But while pursuing a degree in cultural anthropology at the University of Houston, Romero rediscovered her love of imagery. — Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cultural anthropology

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1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cultural anthropology was in 1878

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cultural anthropology

noun
: anthropology that deals with human culture especially with respect to social structure, language, law, politics, religion, magic, art, and technology compare physical anthropology
cultural anthropologist noun

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