French word

anthropologie

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tʁopoloʒi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounanthropology

Example

L'anthropologie aide à comprendre différentes cultures.

Anthropology helps us understand different cultures.

Illustration for anthropologie (anthropology)

More examples

L'anthropologie culturelle étudie les pratiques quotidiennes.

Cultural anthropology studies everyday practices.

Core concept

A fieldworker observing daily life and social customs to understand how human cultures work.

Common phrases

  • l'anthropologie culturelle

    cultural anthropology

  • un cours d'anthropologie

    a course in anthropology

Similar words

culture: The shared way of life, beliefs, arts, and customs of a group.
histoire: The study of past events and actions to clarify their course and background.

Definition in French

Discipline qui étudie les cultures humaines et les comportements sociaux, souvent par l'observation et le travail de terrain.

Word origin

French anthropologie ultimately combines Greek anthrōpos, meaning "human being," with -logie, from Greek -logia, meaning study or account.

Usage tips

  • Anthropologie is feminine, so standard forms include l'anthropologie and cette anthropologie.

Related words

Word lists with this word