"cultural phylogenetics" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (anthropology) The use of techniques from phylogenetics to study the evolutionary history of relationships between humans and between groups of humans, as well as of cultural memes and practices. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anthropology Translations (use of techniques from phylogenetics to study the evolutionary history of human relationships): kulturelle Phylogenetik [feminine] (German)
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