— anthropological /an'threuh peuh loj"i keuhl/ , anthropologic , adj. — anthropologically , adv.
/an'threuh pol"euh jee/ , n.
1. the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
2. the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
3. the science of humans and their works.
4. Also called philosophical anthropology . the study of the nature and essence of humankind.
[ 1585-95; ANTHROPO- + -LOGY ]