anthrop
|an-throp|
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/ˈænθrəp/
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/ˈænθrɒp/
human / person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anthrop' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'ánthrōpos', where the root meant 'human, man'.
Historical Evolution
'anthrop' entered scientific and English usage via New Latin and Modern coinages (e.g., 'anthropology'), ultimately derived from Greek 'ánthrōpos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'human' in Greek; over time it has retained that core meaning in English combining forms referring to humans or humanity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a combining form (word element) meaning 'human' or 'man', used to form technical words such as 'anthropology' and 'anthropomorphic'.
The combining form anthrop- appears in words like anthropology and anthropomorphic.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/25 16:13