Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable)The branch of anthropology that studies physical aspects of human beings and closely related species.

    the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beings

Origin

Compound of physical + anthropology. Attested from the 19th century.

Compound of physical + anthropology. Attested from the 19th century.

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