anthropologist
Anthropologist (noun) means a scholar who studies human societies, cultures, and their development, whether past or present. Example: “The anthropologist spent two years living with the community to document their customs.”
How to Use Anthropologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to study human cultures and societies.
Word Forms
anthropologists plural
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The _____ spent two years living with the community to document their customs.
Etymology
Formed from anthropology plus the "-ist" ending, marking a person who practises it.
Rhymes for anthropologist
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “anthropologist” mean?
The word “anthropologist” means a scholar who studies human societies, cultures, and their development, whether past or present. In plain terms, someone whose job is to study human cultures and societies.
How do you pronounce “anthropologist”?
“Anthropologist” is pronounced an-throh-PAHL-uh-jihst (/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “anthropologist” in a sentence?
Here is “anthropologist” used in a sentence: “The anthropologist spent two years living with the community to document their customs.”
What part of speech is “anthropologist”?
“Anthropologist” is a noun.
Is “anthropologist” a common word?
“Anthropologist” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.