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anthropogenesis the scientific study of humanity's origin.
anthropoid of apes, resembling a human being, esp. in shape. [3 definitions]
anthropologist a person engaged in the study of anthropology.
anthropology the scientific study of mankind, esp. its origins, development, social customs and structures, and cultures.
anthropometry a branch of anthropology concerned with comparative measurements of the human body, among individuals or groups.
anthropomorphic similar in form to a human being. [2 definitions]
anthropomorphism the attribution of human qualities to a god, animal, or object.
anthropomorphous anthropomorphic.
anthropophagus a human who eats human flesh; cannibal.
anthropophagy the act of eating human flesh; cannibalism.
anthurium any of several tropical plants, often cultivated for their colorful leaves and flowers.
anti (informal) a person opposing a particular group, practice, value, or policy.
anti- against or opposed to. [3 definitions]
antiabortion opposed to the termination of human pregnancy by removal of the fetus before it is capable of surviving.
antiacademic combined form of academic.
anti-acne combined form of acne.
antiadministration combined form of administration.
antiaggression combined form of aggression.
antiaging combined form of aging.
anti-AIDS combined form of AIDS.
antiaircraft designed for defense, esp. by ground-based weapons, against enemy air attack. [2 definitions]