Boasian

adjective

Bo·​as·​i·​an
ˈbōˌasēən
: of or relating to the anthropologist Boas or his anthropological theories

Word History

Etymology

Franz Boas †1942 German-American anthropologist + English -ian

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“Boasian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boasian. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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