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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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Pastoral nomadism
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Movement throughout the year by the whole pastoral group (men, women, and children) with their animals; more generally, such constant movement in pursuit of strategic resources.
Sororate
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Custom by which a widower marries the sister of the deceased wife.
Imperialism
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A policy of extending the rule of a nation or empire over foreign nations or of taking and holding foreign colonies.
Subgroups
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Languages within a taxonomy of related languages that are most closely related.
Neolocality
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Postmarital residence pattern in which a couple establishes a new place of residence rather than living with or near either set of parents.
Power
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability to exercise one's will over others-to do what one wants; the basis of political status.
Postmodern
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
In its most general sense, describes the blurring and breakdown of established canons (rules, standards), categories, distinctions, and boundaries.
