Etymology · Ancient Greek
ἄνθρωπος
12 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἄνθρωπος, most common first.
- anthropologyThe scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.
- anthropometryThe science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.
- anthropomorphismThe ascribing of human characteristics and behaviors to nonhuman entities.
- AnthroposThe primordial man/humanity.
- -anthropeOne who transforms into (usually an animal).
- anthropo-Forming words related to men or people.
- anthropodicyAn attempt, or an argument attempting, to justify that human beings are fundamentally good despite the commission of evil acts by some people.
- anthropomancydivination by the interpretation of human sacrificial entrails.
- anthropophobiaA profound fear of human beings, or of human society.
- -anthropyhumanity; mankind
- theanthropicPartaking of, or combining, both divinity and humanity.
- theanthropismA state of being God and man.