Definition

1. Noun:
   • The academic department responsible for teaching and research in anthropology: A division within a university or college that focuses on the scientific study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She is the chair of the department of anthropology at the university.
  • The department of anthropology offers courses in archaeology, linguistics, and cultural studies.
  • He received his PhD from the department of anthropology.

Advanced Usage

• "within the department of anthropology": used to specify a location or subfield inside the department.
  • Her research within the department of anthropology focuses on urban communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Anthropology Department: A common alternative name with the same meaning.

  • The Anthropology Department is hosting a guest lecture.

• Department of Sociology and Anthropology: A combined academic department found in some institutions.

  • He works in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Synonyms

• Anthropology program: An academic program of study in anthropology, which may be equivalent to a department in some institutions.
• School of Anthropology: A larger academic unit that may contain a department or function similarly.

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching and research in anthropology