Anthropology

Definition of boy

A young man is called a boy. Although there is no exact delimitation of the concept, it is generally used to refer to adolescents and subjects up to about 40 years of age. For example: “A very kind boy helped me cross the street”, “Tonight I'm going to have dinner with the boys”, “Two boys […]

Definition of monogamy

The first thing we are going to do to discover the meaning of the term monogamy is to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it is a word that derives from Greek and is the result of the sum of several lexical components of that language: -The word “monos”, which can be translated as “one” or […]

Definition of mummy

The etymology of mummy takes us to the classical Arabic mūmiyā”, a word that alluded to the bitumen used in embalming corpses. This term, in turn, derived from the Persian mum, which can be translated as "wax." A mummy is a corpse that, either through a man-made procedure or naturally, […]

Definition of Mesolithic

The prehistoric period that followed the Paleolithic and preceded the Neolithic is called Mesolithic. This is a stage that is part of the so-called Stone Age. Although there are no concrete or precise delimitations, it is estimated that the Mesolithic began about 12,000 years ago. Its end would have begun to develop in […]

Definition of matriarchy

The first thing we are going to indicate is the etymological origin of the term matriarchy that concerns us now. Specifically, we can state that it is a word that is the result of the sum of the following lexical components: -The Latin noun “mater”, which means “mother”. -The Greek element “arche”, which is used to […]

Definition of husband

With etymological origin in the Latin word marītus, husband is the name that a married man receives with respect to his spouse. When an individual marries, he becomes the husband of his partner. For example: "My husband went out to buy dinner, he will probably return in half an hour or so", "Ana's husband works […]

Definition of lineage

The etymological root of lineage is unclear. The term could come from the Catalan word llinyatge or the Occitan linhatge, according to what is indicated by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The descent or ancestry of a family group is called lineage. The concept is used above all when it comes to a […]

Definition of LGBT

The acronym LGBT is formed from the initial letters of the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual. In any case, the usual use of the concept aims to include all individuals with gender identities and sexual orientations that go beyond the female/male binary. Some time ago, […]

Definition of intergender

The notion of intergender is not included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, the first thing we are going to do is discover the etymological origin of this term, which was formed from the sum of two Latin lexical components. We are referring to the following: -The prefix «inter-«, […]

Definition of intangible

What cannot or should not be touched is called intangible. This adjective has various uses according to the context. In its broadest sense, intangible is that which, due to its characteristics, cannot be perceived by touch. Things that are impossible to grasp, hold or manipulate, in this way, are […]