anthropography

[ an-thruh-pog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the branch of anthropology that describes the varieties of humankind and their geographical distribution.

anthropography

/ ăn′thrə-pŏg′rə-fē /

1. The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of specific human cultures.

Other Words From

• an·thro·po·graph·ic [an-thr, uh, -p, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropography¹

First recorded in 1560–70; anthropo- + -graphy

Example Sentences

In her 1995 book “Fragments of Death, Fables of Identity: An Athenian Anthropography,” Neni Panourgia said the bad luck associated with leap year extended beyond weddings.

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In her 1995 book “Fragments of Death, Fables of Identity: An Athenian Anthropography,” Neni Panourgia said the bad luck associated with leap year extended beyond weddings.

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Anthropography, an-thro-pog′ra-fi, n. that branch of anthropology which treats of the human race according to its geographical distribution.

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