"anthrohistory" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From anthro- + history. Etymology templates: {{af|en|anthro-|history}} anthro- + history Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anthrohistory (uncountable)
  1. A branch or method of history which incorporates anthropology. Tags: uncountable
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