noun

ethnography

ethnography

She is studying ethnography at university.

She is studying ethnography at university.

His book is a classic of modern ethnography.

His book is a classic of modern ethnography.

the scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures She is studying ethnography at university.

Synonyms: cultural anthropology, sociology

From Greek 'ethnos' (nation, people) + 'graphia' (writing). It means 'writing about people'.

Break it down: 'ethno' (people) + 'graphy' (writing, like in biography). It's the scientific description of peoples and cultures.

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