cultural anthropology

noun

: anthropology that deals with human culture especially with respect to social structure, language, law, politics, religion, magic, art, and technology compare physical anthropology

cultural anthropologist noun

Examples of cultural anthropology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026

According to research by Andy Reymann, the museum’s curator of cultural anthropology, Fritze donated several natural history objects to the Nassau Society for Natural History (the Museum Wiesbaden’s predecessor) beginning in 1833. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026

Fischer studies cultural anthropology, specializing in matters of economics and moralities. — Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026

Jacqueline Jackson holds degrees in biology and cultural anthropology as well as a doctorate degree in international educational policy, according to a 2022 social media post from Jesse Jackson. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cultural anthropology

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Medical Definition

cultural anthropology

noun

: anthropology that deals with human culture especially with respect to social structure, language, law, politics, religion, magic, art, and technology compare physical anthropology

cultural anthropologist noun