anthropologist: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

While both study human societies, anthropologists traditionally focus on in-depth study of specific cultures, often through immersive fieldwork, and may study pre-literate or small-scale societies. Sociologists more often use statistical methods to study larger, modern societies and social institutions.

No. While that is a classic focus, modern anthropologists study a vast range of human groups, including corporate offices, online communities, hospitals, and scientific laboratories, applying their methods to contemporary issues.

In the United States, archaeology is typically considered one of the four main sub-fields of anthropology (alongside cultural, biological, and linguistic). In the UK and some other countries, archaeology is often a separate, though closely related, discipline.

While someone with a Bachelor's degree in anthropology can work in related fields, the professional title typically implies at least a Master's degree, and more commonly a PhD, especially for academic and high-level research positions.

A person who studies anthropology, the scientific study of humanity, human cultures, societies, and physical development.

Anthropologist is usually academic, formal in register.

Anthropologist: in British English it is pronounced /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒɪst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.