antropologia
anthropology
noun ahn-troh-poh-loh-JEE-ah Rare
Origin: From Greek anthropos (human) + logos (study).
Usage Note
Antropologia encompasses the study of human societies, cultures, and evolution. Italian universities distinguish antropologia culturale (cultural anthropology) from antropologia fisica (physical/biological anthropology). The plural antropologie is rare and academic. Note the stress falls on the final -ia syllable: antro-po-lo-GI-a.
Examples
"Studia antropologia all'università di Bologna."
Natural Translation
She studies anthropology at the University of Bologna.
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