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a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present
- The anthropologist spent years living among the tribe to understand their customs.
- As an anthropologist, she specialized in ancient burial rituals.
- The museum hired an anthropologist to curate its cultural exhibits.
- He became an anthropologist after traveling through remote villages in Asia.
- Anthropologists often use fieldwork to gather firsthand data.