Lewis Henry Morgan (Noun)
Meaning
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Lewis Henry Morgan is considered one of the founders of modern anthropology in the United States.
- Lewis Henry Morgan was a prominent figure in the development of kinship studies and social evolutionism.
- Morgan's work among the Iroquois, particularly the Seneca, had a lasting impact on the field of anthropology.
- Lewis Henry Morgan's research on the Seneca led to a greater understanding of the cultural and social practices of Native American communities.
- As a pioneering anthropologist, Lewis Henry Morgan laid the groundwork for future studies on the cultural and social structures of indigenous societies.