anthrop

human; humankind

Spelled anthrop · Greek anthropos 'human being'

Greek anthropos meant human: anthropology studies people, philanthropy helps them, and a misanthrope dislikes their company.

Words built from it

anthropology — The study of humans, their societies, and their development.
Greek anthropo- (human) + -logia (study or account) → anthropology
anthropomorphic — Giving human form or qualities to something nonhuman.
Greek anthropos (human) + morphe (form) → anthropomorphos (human-shaped) + -ic → anthropomorphic
anthropocentric — Treating humans as the central or most important consideration.
Greek anthropo- (human) + centric (centered), ultimately from Greek kentron (center) → anthropocentric
anthropoid — Resembling a human, especially in body shape.
Greek anthropos (human) + -oeides (resembling) → anthropoeides → anthropoid
philanthropy — Efforts to help others, especially through generous donations.
Greek philo- (loving) + anthropos (human) → philanthropos (loving humankind) → philanthropia → philanthropy
misanthrope — A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
Greek miso- (hating) + anthropos (human) → misanthropos → French misanthrope → misanthrope