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Boas

biographical name

Bo·​as ˈbō-ˌaz How to pronounce Boas (audio)
Franz 1858–1942 American (German-born) anthropologist and ethnologist

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“Boas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boas. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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