Anthropological Studies

noun Ape - a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons

• The scientist observed the behavior of the ape in its natural habitat.
• I saw a funny video of an ape playing with a ball at the zoo.
• That guy at the gym is a total gym ape, always flexing in front of the mirror.
• She felt like an ape trying to navigate through the complicated instructions.

noun the art or practice of mapping or describing a region or district

• The chorography of the ballet performance was meticulously planned and executed.
• I love watching the chorography in music videos, it's so cool!
• The chorography in that dance battle was lit!
• The chorography of events leading up to the scandal was complex and intertwined.

adjective relating to or involving marriage or mating

• The study focused on the gamic interactions between different species.
• I find gamic relationships between animals fascinating.
• I heard they're in a gamic relationship, whatever that means.
• The gamic nature of their collaboration led to a successful project outcome.

noun a person who studies the forms and structures of living organisms, especially animals

• The morphologist studied the intricate details of butterfly wing patterns.
• The morphologist is really into studying how animals change shape.
• That morphologist is a total shape-shifter expert.
• As a morphologist of language, she delved deep into the origins of words.

noun a type of ceramic ware made from clay that is fired at a high temperature, such as earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain

• The pottery class focused on traditional techniques and designs.
• I love making pottery in my spare time, it's so relaxing.
• Let's get our hands dirty and play with some pottery today!
• Her mind was a blank canvas waiting to be molded like a piece of pottery.

noun A branch of science that deals with human behavior in its social and cultural aspects

• The study of human society and social relationships falls under the umbrella of social science.
• Social science is all about understanding how people interact with each other in society.
• I'm taking a class on social science this semester, it's pretty interesting stuff.
• Exploring the complexities of human behavior is like delving into the depths of social science.

noun a set of written symbols representing syllables, typically used in some writing systems to represent a language's syllables

adjective relating to or using a syllabary

• The Cherokee syllabary is a writing system used to represent the Cherokee language.
• Learning a new syllabary can be challenging, but also rewarding.
• I'm trying to memorize the syllabary for my language class.
• The syllabary of emotions can be difficult to decipher in some people.

noun the process by which individuals of a species choose a mate based on certain traits or characteristics

• Sexual selection is a key mechanism in the evolution of certain traits in species.
• Did you know that peacocks' extravagant feathers are a result of sexual selection?
• Those birds be flexing their looks to attract mates, thanks to sexual selection.
• Just like in the animal kingdom, human courtship can also be seen as a form of sexual selection.

noun the study of ancient diseases and medical conditions through the examination of human and animal remains

• Paleopathology is the study of ancient diseases and injuries through examining skeletal remains.
• Did you know that paleopathology can help us understand the health of people who lived centuries ago?
• I find it fascinating how paleopathology can reveal the medical history of our ancestors.
• Exploring paleopathology is like uncovering the hidden stories of the past written in bones.

noun a member or follower of the religious movement known as Zuism

• The Zuist religion is a modern pagan faith that originated in Iceland.
• I heard that John is a Zuist and he follows their beliefs closely.
• Some people think Zuists are a bit out there with their beliefs.
• The Zuist philosophy emphasizes the connection between humans and nature.

noun a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted father'

• Abram is a common Hebrew name often used in biblical contexts.
• Hey, have you met Abram? He's the new guy in accounting.
• Abram is the man! He always knows how to have a good time.
• In the game of chess, the Abram piece can move diagonally across the board.

noun Acoli is a noun referring to an ethnic group in northern Uganda and South Sudan.

• The Acoli people are an ethnic group in Uganda and South Sudan.
• My friend is learning the Acoli language to connect with his roots.
• I heard that Acoli cuisine is really tasty.
• The Acoli culture is like a treasure trove of traditions and stories.