Anthropologist
/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/
Definitions
A scientist who studies humanity.
/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/
A person who studies anthropology.
The anthropologist spent years living with the tribe to understand their culture.
💡 Simply: A person who studies humans and cultures.
More Examples
Many anthropologists dedicate their careers to preserving cultural heritage.
How It's Used
"The anthropologist presented her findings on ancient civilizations."
"Leading anthropologists are currently studying the impact of climate change on indigenous communities."
From Greek *anthrōpos* "human being" + *logos* "study of". The word evolved through various forms in Latin and ultimately into modern English.
The term's usage grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries with the development of anthropology as a formal discipline.
Memory tip
Think 'anthro' (human) + 'logist' (specialist)
Word Origin
"anthropos (human) + logos (study)"