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Department of Anthropology
/dɪpˈɑːɹtmənt ʌv ˌænθɹəpˈɑːlədʒi/
Anthropology Department
Department of Anthropology
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an academic division within a university or college dedicated to the study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
Departments of Anthropology
What is the "Department of Anthropology"?
The Department of Anthropology is a division in a university dedicated to the study of human cultures, societies, and their development over time. It includes courses on subjects like archaeology, cultural diversity, human evolution, and social practices, aiming to understand how people from different backgrounds and eras live and interact. Students in this department learn how to analyze human behavior from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Examples
The Department of Anthropology conducts fieldwork and research projects around the world to better understand the diversity of human cultures and societies.
