C1 adjective Formell

anthropology

/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

Anthropology is the scientific and holistic study of humanity, focusing on human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the past and present. It seeks to understand the origins of human species and the complexities of social structures across different historical periods.

Beispiele

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She decided to major in anthropology to explore how ancient rituals influence modern social behavior.

She decided to major in anthropology to explore how ancient rituals influence modern social behavior.

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The department of anthropology has published a groundbreaking study on the migration patterns of early hominids.

The department of anthropology has published a groundbreaking study on the migration patterns of early hominids.

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I'm reading this cool book on anthropology that explains why humans are so obsessed with storytelling.

I'm reading this cool book on anthropology that explains why humans are so obsessed with storytelling.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anthropology
Adverb
anthropologically
Adjektiv
anthropological
Verwandt
anthropologist
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Merkhilfe

Break the word into its Greek roots: 'Anthro-' meaning 'human' (like an android) and '-logy' meaning 'the study of'. It is literally the 'human-study'.

Schnelles Quiz

The study of how ancient human remains provide clues about our evolution is known as physical ________.

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Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

She decided to major in anthropology to explore how ancient rituals influence modern social behavior.

everyday

She decided to major in anthropology to explore how ancient rituals influence modern social behavior.

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The department of anthropology has published a groundbreaking study on the migration patterns of early hominids.

formal

The department of anthropology has published a groundbreaking study on the migration patterns of early hominids.

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I'm reading this cool book on anthropology that explains why humans are so obsessed with storytelling.

informal

I'm reading this cool book on anthropology that explains why humans are so obsessed with storytelling.

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Theoretical frameworks in anthropology often intersect with sociological perspectives to analyze power dynamics in colonial histories.

academic

Theoretical frameworks in anthropology often intersect with sociological perspectives to analyze power dynamics in colonial histories.

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By applying principles of anthropology, the consultancy helped the tech firm understand the diverse cultural needs of its global workforce.

business

By applying principles of anthropology, the consultancy helped the tech firm understand the diverse cultural needs of its global workforce.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anthropology
Adverb
anthropologically
Adjektiv
anthropological
Verwandt
anthropologist

Häufige Kollokationen

cultural anthropology cultural anthropology
forensic anthropology forensic anthropology
social anthropology social anthropology
field of anthropology field of anthropology
biological anthropology biological anthropology

Häufige Phrasen

four-field anthropology

four-field anthropology

applied anthropology

applied anthropology

linguistic anthropology

linguistic anthropology

Wird oft verwechselt mit

anthropology vs sociology

Sociology focuses primarily on social structures within modern, industrialized societies, while anthropology takes a broader view of human culture, history, and biology across all time.

anthropology vs archaeology

Archaeology is specifically a sub-field of anthropology that focuses on the study of past human life through physical remains and artifacts.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study. In academic contexts, it is often specified by its branch, such as 'cultural' or 'physical' anthropology.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistakenly use 'anthropology' to mean only the study of 'primitive' tribes, whereas it actually covers all human societies, including modern urban ones.

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Merkhilfe

Break the word into its Greek roots: 'Anthro-' meaning 'human' (like an android) and '-logy' meaning 'the study of'. It is literally the 'human-study'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'anthropos' (human being) and 'logos' (study, word, or discourse).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun singular verb agreement often preceded by a descriptive adjective
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Kultureller Kontext

In North American academic systems, anthropology is traditionally viewed as a 'four-field' discipline (cultural, archaeology, biological, and linguistic), whereas in Europe, these are often treated as distinct departments.

Schnelles Quiz

The study of how ancient human remains provide clues about our evolution is known as physical ________.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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to

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and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

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This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

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Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

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A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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