"physical anthropology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Compound of physical + anthropology. Attested from the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|physical|anthropology}} physical + anthropology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} physical anthropology (uncountable)
  1. (anthropology) The branch of anthropology that studies physical aspects of human beings and closely related species; biological anthropology. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anthropology Related terms: cultural anthropology, social anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology
    Sense id: en-physical_anthropology-en-noun-CYr3KoJK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, sciences

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