Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
KK: /ænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
Connected to the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
Example
The anthropological study of ancient civilizations helps us understand our history better.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about taking an anthropological course?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I think it would be cool to learn about different cultures from an anthropological perspective.

Definitely! It could give us a better understanding of the world.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cultural
social
ethnological
Antonyms
unrelated
disconnected
isolated
Root Explanation
Anthropological is formed from "anthropos" (meaning human) and "logia" (meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study of humans, their societies, and cultures.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anthropos' meaning human and 'logia' meaning study — this helps you remember that anthropological relates to the study of humans.
Visually Confused Words
tropological
paleoanthropological
topological
pseudoanthropological
tropologically
acanthological
therological
pathological