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ANTHROPOLOGIST

the science of human beings

The meaning of the word anthropologist is the science of human beings.

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caninea conical pointed tooth
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
dieto pass from physical life : expire
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
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reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith