English Explanatory Dictionary

physical anthropology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of anthropology that studies physical aspects of human beings and closely related species.

Word forms

physical anthropology

Etymology

Compound of physical + anthropology. Attested from the 19th century.

Synonyms

biological anthropology

Related words

cultural anthropology social anthropology linguistic anthropology archaeology
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