This root comes from the Greek word *anthropos*, meaning "human being". It appears in many English words, including:
* anthropology: the study of humankind
* anthropometry: the measurement of the human body
* anthropomorphic: having human characteristics
* anthropocentric: regarding humans as the central element of existence
* philanthropy: the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people
* misanthrope: a person who dislikes humankind