ethnography
Translation
ethnography
Examples
She is studying ethnography at the university.
She is studying ethnography at the university.
His book is a classic work of ethnography.
His book is a classic work of ethnography.
Grammar Patterns
((ethnography)) the scientific description of peoples and cultures She is studying ethnography at the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anthropology, sociology, cultural studies
Etymology
From Greek 'ethnos' (nation) + 'graphia' (writing). Literally, 'writing about nations'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ethno-' (people/nation) + '-graphy' (writing). Just like photo-graphy is 'light-writing', ethno-graphy is 'people-writing'.