kroeber
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname: "Kroeber" is a family name, most famously associated with the American anthropologist Alfred Louis Kroeber.
- Anthropologist: Specifically refers to Alfred L. Kroeber, a prominent United States anthropologist known for his foundational work in cultural anthropology and his studies of Native American cultures.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Alfred Kroeber's work significantly influenced the field of cultural anthropology.
- The Kroeber Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, is named in his honor.
- She is studying the Kroeber collection of artifacts at the museum.
Advanced Usage
- "Kroeberian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories, methods, or work of Alfred L. Kroeber.
- The scholar applied a Kroeberian approach to the analysis of cultural patterns.
Variants and Related Words
- Kroeberian (adj): Of or relating to Alfred Kroeber or his anthropological theories.
- Kroeber's (possessive form): Indicating something belonging to or associated with Kroeber.
- Kroeber's concept of the "superorganic" was debated for decades.
Synonyms
- Anthropologist: A social scientist who studies human societies and cultures.
- Ethnologist: A specialist in the comparative study of cultures.
Notes
- As a proper noun, "Kroeber" is typically capitalized and most commonly refers to the specific individual, Alfred L. Kroeber, rather than being used as a general term. Its use outside of this specific reference is rare.
Noun
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United States anthropologist noted for his studies of culture (1876-1960)
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