Definition

A person who studies and describes the culture and social practices of different groups of people.

Example

The ethnographer spent several months living with the community to understand their traditions and beliefs.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be an ethnographer?

Not really, but it sounds interesting. What do they do?

They study different cultures and communities to understand their behaviors.

Wow, that sounds like a fascinating job! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethnographer → It is formed from "ethnos" (from Greek, meaning nation or people) and "graphia" (from Greek, meaning writing or description). An ethnographer is someone who writes or describes the characteristics of a particular people or culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethnos' meaning 'people' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing' — an ethnographer is someone who writes about people and their cultures.

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