Ashley Montagu
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Definition
Proper noun: - Anthropologist: Ashley Montagu was a British-American anthropologist. He is best known for writing and speaking to make anthropology understandable and relevant to the general public.
Usage Notes
- This is a proper noun referring to a specific person. It is always capitalized.
- It is used to identify the individual, his work, or ideas associated with him.
Examples of Usage
- As the subject of a sentence:
- Ashley Montagu argued that race is a social concept, not a biological one.
- The works of Ashley Montagu helped popularize social anthropology.
- Showing possession or association:
- Ashley Montagu's most famous book is "The Natural Superiority of Women."
- We studied an Ashley Montagu essay in class today.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to a body of work or ideas:
- Her thesis engages critically with Ashley Montagu on the topic of human aggression.
- The debate between the biologists and Ashley Montagu was well-known.
Variants and Related Words
- Montague Francis Ashley-Montagu: His full birth name.
- Anthropologist (n): A social scientist who studies human societies and cultures.
- Popularizer (n): A person who makes a specialized subject accessible to the public.
Synonyms
- Scholar
- Author
- Public intellectual
Related Phrases
- In the tradition of Ashley Montagu: Referring to work that aims to make academic anthropology accessible to non-specialists.
- The documentary was made in the tradition of Ashley Montagu, explaining complex tribal rituals in simple terms.
Noun
- United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)