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Angkor

Angkor, ANG kohr, was an early civilization that flourished in northwestern Cambodia from the early 800's to the 1400's. The most famous capital of this civilization was also called Angkor. Ruins of its temples lie near the present-day city of Siem Reap. More »

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Acculturation

Acculturation, uh kuhl chuh RAY shuhn, is the process by which cultural traits of one group... More >>

Cannibal

Cannibal is a person who eats human flesh. Throughout history, many individuals and societies in... More >>

Civilization

Civilization is a way of life that arose after people began to live in cities or in societies... More >>

Cultural lag

Cultural lag is the failure of certain parts of a culture to keep up with other, related parts.... More >>

Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism, ehth noh SEHN trihz uhm, is the belief that one's own culture is the best and most... More >>

Ethnography

Ethnography is a branch of anthropology that produces scientific descriptions of contemporary... More >>

Headhunter

Headhunter is a person who cuts off the head of a dead enemy to keep as a trophy. Headhunting was... More >>

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