antropolohiya
antropolohíya with stress marks
anthropology
Usage Note
Antropolohiya is borrowed from Spanish 'antropología' and refers to the academic study of human societies, cultures, and evolution. It is taught in Philippine universities and is particularly relevant to the study of the country's diverse indigenous peoples and pre-colonial cultures. The term is used in academic and educational settings.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa antropolohiya. "
Natural Translation
She likes anthropology.
Literal Translation
Fond she of anthropology.
" Nag-aral siya ng antropolohiya sa Unibersidad. "
Natural Translation
He/She studied anthropology at the University.
Literal Translation
Studied he/she anthropology at-the University.
" Sa pamamagitan ng antropolohiya, mas naunawaan ng mga mananaliksik kung paano namumuhay ang mga katutubong pamayanan sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Through anthropology, the researchers better understood how the indigenous communities in the country live.
Literal Translation
Through of anthropology, more understood by the researchers how live the indigenous communities in country.
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