social anthropology meaning

UK /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ US /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌænθrəˈpɑlədʒi/ 7 syllables

social anthropology (noun): the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society.

Definition of social anthropology

  1. the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society

    Synonyms: cultural anthropology

    Type of: anthropology

    Kinds: garbology, mythology, ritualism

    Related forms: social anthropologist

How to pronounce social anthropology

social anthropology is pronounced /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ in British English and /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌænθrəˈpɑlədʒi/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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