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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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Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A spirit-bubble levelling device on the vertical circle of major surveying instruments.
Lignite
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A soft shiny black variety of coal, aboriginally used to manufacture decorative objects.
Transit
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A sophisticated optical surveying instrument similar to an alidade, except that it is mounted directly on a tripod, rather than resting on a plane.
Urbanised society
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A society in which a majority of people live in cities.
Industrial society
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A society consisting of largely urban populations that engage in manufacturing, commerce, and services.
One-male group
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A social unit consisting of a single male associated with several females.
Multimale group
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A social unit consisting of many adult males and adult females.
