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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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Rock-shelter
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A shallow cave or rock overhang large enough to have allowed human occupancy at some time.
Pithouse
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A semi-subterranean "earth-lodge" dwelling. Usually consisted of an earth-covered log framework roof over a circular to rectangular excavation.
Haplotype
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A set of genes that determine different antigens but are closely enough linked to be inherited as a unit; also the antigenic phenotype determined by a haplotype.
Supernatural beliefs
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A set of beliefs found in all societies that transcend the natural, observable world.
Role
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A set of behavioural expectations appropriate to an individual's social position.
Endogamy
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A rule requiring marriage within a specified social or kinship group.
Random sample
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A sample in which each individual in a population has the same chance of being selected as any other.
