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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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primary deposit

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A primary deposit is a body of sediments which have not been significantly disturbed since their original deposition.

warfare

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Organized, large-scale combat usually between clearly recognizable armies. A significant portion of a population takes part in combat or support activities, often for years. Soldiers are trained and ...

bound morpheme

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A morpheme that has meaning, but may not be alone. An example is the prefix des - in the Spanish word "unpleasant".

monogamous family

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A social group, found among lesser apes and other primates, consisting of a single mated pair and their young offspring.

etnofarmakoloji

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Scientific study of plants and other organisms, for medical purposes, traditional uses. Ethnopharmacology, ethnobiology, cultural anthropology, biology and medical research conducted by people ...

etnofarmakoloji

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Scientific study of plants and other organisms, for medical purposes, traditional uses. Ethnopharmacology, ethnobiology, cultural anthropology, biology and medical research conducted by people ...

clitoridectomy

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Cutting off all or part of the clitoris and sometime all or part of the labia. This surgery is usually done as part of a rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood for girls. ...

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