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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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entrepreneurs
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Individuals who are willing to take risks and break with traditional practices in order to make a profit.
shovel-shaped incisors
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Incisors that have a scooped out shape on the tongue side of the tooth.
surface finish
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
In the study of ceramic artifacts, the mainly decorative outer elements of a vessel.
accubation
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The act of reclining (on a couch), as practiced in ancient times during mealtimes.
vertical datum
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A base measurement point from which all elevations are determined.
horizontal datum
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A base measuring point ("0. 0 point") used as the origin of rectangular coordinate systems for mapping or for maintaining excavation provenience.
ethnicity
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A basis for social categories that are rooted in socially perceived differences in national origin, language, and/or religion.
Sub-categories
- Applied anthropology (144)
- Archaeology (76)
- Cultural anthropology (31040)
- Ethnology (33)
- Forensic anthropology (31)
- Mythology (5625)
- Physical anthropology (13414)