What is anthropology?
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The question is asking for the definition or explanation of a term, specifically 'anthropology'. It seeks to clarify what the field of anthropology encompasses.
Answer
The scientific study of humanity.
Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, focusing on human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics.
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Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, focusing on human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics.
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Anthropology examines human diversity across time and space, seeking to understand cultural, biological, and social differences and similarities among people.
Sources
- What is Anthropology? - The American Anthropological Association - americananthro.org
- What Is Anthropology? - Sapiens.org - sapiens.org
- Anthropology - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org