anthrop-, anthropo-, -anthrope, -anthropic, -anthropical, -anthropically, -anthropism, -anthropist, -anthropoid, -anthropus, -anthropy +
(Greek: man; human being, mankind [including male (man, men; boy, boys) and female (woman, women; girl, girls); in other words, all members of the human race]; people)
monoanthropism
Belief in the unity or indivisibility of mankind.
neanthropic, neoanthropic
A reference to modern forms of humans as compared with extinct species of the genus Homo.
paleoanthropia
A reference to prehistoric human beings.
paleoanthropic
Referring to, pertaining to, or designating, extinct prehistoric forms of humans.
paleoanthropological
Concerned with, or relating to, the scientific study of human fossils.
paleoanthropologist
An expert or specialist in paleoanthropology or the study of fossil hominids.
paleoanthropology
1. The branch of anthropology concerned with the study of fossil hominids prior to homo sapiens.
2. The scientific study of extinct members of the genus homo sapiens by examinations of their fossil remains.
pathological anthropology
The study of disease in humans from the viewpoint of its differential distribution among groups of mankind.
philanthropic, philanthropical, philanthropically
1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian.
2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: a philanthropic society.
philanthropist (fih LAN thruh pist)
1. Someone who practices philanthropy; anyone who from love of his fellow-men exerts himself for their well-being.
2. A person who loves mankind; practical benevolence towards people in general; the disposition or active effort to promote the happiness and well-being of one's fellow-humans.
Formerly, with the more general sense of "friend or lover of mankind", and so applied to the Deity, and also to friendly animals.
A philanthropist "loves" all mankind. The word is usually used to apply to a benefactor who provides financial or other material support to help people.
philanthropy, philanthropies
1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
2. Love of humankind in general.
3. Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.
physianthropy (fih LAN thruh pee)
1. The study of the constitution of humans, their diseases, and their remedies.
2. The philosophy of human life, or the doctrine of the constitution and diseases of people, and their remedies.
physical anthropoogy
The branch of anthropology that studies the development over time of human physical characteristics and the differences in appearances among the various people of the world, as distinct from cultural differences.
pithecanthropid, pithecanthropoid, pithecanthrope
A reference to or showing affinity with Pithecanthropus erectus.
Pithecanthropidae (pl)
A formerly recognized family containing the genus Pithecanthropus.
Links to other units that include the topic of "man", "mankind":
andro-;
homo-;
vir-.
Related "people, human" word units:
demo-;
ethno-;
ochlo-;
popu-;
publi-.
Subscribe to this FREE Focusing on Words Newsletter