mannfræðileg

Mannfræðileg is an Icelandic adjective derived from the noun "mannfræði," which translates to anthropology. As an adjective, "mannfræðileg" describes something pertaining to or related to the study of humankind, its origins, development, societies, and cultures. It is used in contexts similar to the English word "anthropological."

For example, one might refer to "mannfræðileg rannsókn" (anthropological research), "mannfræðileg kenning" (anthropological theory), or "mannfræðileg sjónarhorn" (anthropological perspective). The term encompasses a broad range of disciplines within anthropology, including cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. When an academic or researcher in Iceland discusses human societies, their customs, beliefs, or biological evolution, they would employ the adjective "mannfræðileg" to categorize their subject matter or approach. It signifies an analytical framework focused on understanding the complexities of human existence across time and space.