thanatology thanatology /θænəˈtɔlədʒi/

noun

1. The branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects)  ( thanatology )
   the branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects)
    Thanatology has opened discussions about the societal implications of death.
   Thanatology has opened discussions about the societal implications of death.
   
   

 Ashley Montagu Ashley Montagu /ˈæʃli ˈmɒntəɡjuː/

noun

1. United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)  ( Ashley Montagu , Montagu )
   United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
   
   

 positive magnetic pole positive magnetic pole /ˈpɒzɪtɪv mæɡˈnɛtɪk poʊl/

noun

1. The pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely  ( north-seeking pole , positive magnetic pole , positive pole )
   the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
   
   

 forage forage /ˈfɔrɪdʒ/

noun

1. The act of searching for food and provisions  ( forage , foraging )
   the act of searching for food and provisions
    In the wild, animals spend a significant amount of time foraging for food.
   In the wild, animals spend a significant amount of time foraging for food.
   
   
2. Bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle  ( eatage [Dialect] , forage , grass , pasturage , pasture )
   bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
     The sheep grazed peacefully in the lush green pasture.
   The sheep grazed peacefully in the lush green pasture.
   
   

verb

1. Wander and feed  ( forage )
   wander and feed
    The animals forage in the woods
   The animals forage in the woods
   
2. Collect or look around for (food)  ( forage , scrounge )
   collect or look around for (food)