Alfred Kroeber

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Definition

Proper noun: - Alfred Kroeber: A prominent United States anthropologist, renowned for his foundational studies and theories of culture. He was a key figure in the development of anthropology as a discipline in the early 20th century.

Usage
  • As a subject or object of study: The name is used to refer to the person, his work, or his intellectual legacy within anthropology.
    • Alfred Kroeber conducted extensive fieldwork among Indigenous tribes of California.
    • The concept of the "superorganic" in culture is often associated with Alfred Kroeber.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kroeberian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories or methods of Alfred Kroeber.
    • The scholar took a Kroeberian approach to analyzing the cultural patterns.
Variants and Related Words
  • A. L. Kroeber: A common abbreviated form of his name.
  • Kroeber: Often used alone, especially in academic contexts, to refer to him or his ideas.
    • Kroeber's work on cultural configurations was groundbreaking.
Synonyms
  • Anthropologist: A scientist who studies human societies and cultures.
  • Ethnologist: A specialist in the comparative study of cultures.
Related Concepts
  • Cultural anthropology: The branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural variation among humans, a field to which Kroeber contributed significantly.
  • Configurationalism: A theoretical approach in anthropology emphasizing the study of cultural patterns as integrated wholes, closely linked to Kroeber's work.
Noun
  1. United States anthropologist noted for his studies of culture (1876-1960)

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