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anthropo-
- a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “human,” used in the formation of compound words:
anthropometry.
anthropo-
combining_form
- indicating man or human
anthropomorphism
anthropology
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthropo-1
< Greek, combining form of ánthrōpos human being, man
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthropo-1
from Greek anthrōpos
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Example Sentences
Very typical is the following satire on the intimate relation between anthropo- and arctomorphism.
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Ratzel performed the great service of placing anthropo-geography on a secure scientific basis.
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The eternal flux of Nature runs through anthropo-geography, and warns against precipitate or rigid conclusions.
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Failure to recognize this fact often enables superficial critics of anthropo-geography to make a brave show of argument.
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As a science, anthropo-geography can deal only with large averages, and these exclude or minimize the exceptional individual.
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