Anthropological
(adjective)
Relating to anthropology, the study of human societies and cultures.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from anthropology + -ical.
Examples:
- Anthropological research has shown that early humans lived in small groups.
- The anthropological study of the tribe revealed a complex social structure.
- Anthropological perspective is important in understanding different cultures.
- The anthropological examination of ancient artifacts provided insight into the society that created them.
- Anthropological theories have been used to study the evolution of human societies.