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Cultural anthropology
Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.
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Animal husbandry
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The breeding, care, and use of herd animals, such as sheep, goats, camels, cattle, and yaks.
Melanin
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The brown-black pigment found in the skin, eyes, and hair.
Material culture
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The buildings, tools, and other artefacts that includes any material item that has had cultural meaning ascribed to it, past and present.
Scientism
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The belief that there is one and only one method of science and that it alone confers legitimacy upon the conduct of research.
Resilience
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability of an ecosystem to undergo change while still maintaining its basic elements or relationships.
Social mobility
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability of people to change their social position within the society.
Authority
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability to exert influence because of one's personal prestige or the status of one's office.