anthropology

toc =Anthropology=

*Definition
an·thro·pol·o·gy /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ - [an-thr//uh//-**pol**-//uh//-jee] - –noun
 * 1. || the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. ||
 * 2. || the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals. ||
 * 3. || the science of humans and their works. ||
 * 4. || Also called anthropology|philosophical anthropology. The study of the nature and essence of humankind. ||

[Origin: 1585–95; anthropo-|anthropo + -logy]

(Citation)
anthropology. (n.d.). //Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)//. Retrieved November 20, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anthropology