Group 6 Vocabulary: We the People

This set of flashcards includes vocabulary terms related to anthropology and social structures, along with definitions and example sentences.

Populous

Having a large number of people living in an area.

Anthropology

The study of humans, their cultures, and how they live today.

Sorority

A group or club for women usually at a college.

Fraternize

To spend time socializing or talking with others.

Ethnicity

A group of people that share the same culture.

Geriatric

Relating to old age or elderly people.

Rejuvenate

To make something feel new again.

Patriarchy

Some families are a patriarchy, the man is in charge.

Paternal

Relating to a father.

Matriarch

An older woman who is powerful within a family or organization.

Xenophobia

Fear of strangers.

Prefix: Demo / Popul / Publ

Meaning "people"; found in words like populous.

Prefix: Anthropo / Hom

Meaning "human"; found in words like anthropology.

Prefix: Soror

Meaning "sister"; found in words like sorority.

Prefix: Frat / Fili

Meaning "brother"; found in words like fraternize.

Prefix: Ethn

Meaning "people, race, or nation"; found in words like ethnicity.

Prefix: Ger / Sen

Meaning "old age"; found in words like geriatric.

Prefix: Juv

Meaning "young"; found in words like rejuvenate.

Prefix: Pater / Patr

Meaning "father"; found in words like patriarchy or paternal.

Prefix: Mater / Matr

Meaning "mother"; found in words like matriarch.

Prefix: Xeno

Meaning “stranger”; found in words like xenophobia.