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ethnography

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi/

KK: /ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi/

noun
Definition

A type of research that focuses on studying and describing different human cultures in detail.


Example

The ethnography provided deep insights into the daily lives of the community.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just started reading a book on ethnography and it's fascinating.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! What does it cover?
Sloth A
It explores different cultures and how they interact with each other.
Sloth B
I love learning about that kind of stuff; it really broadens your perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
anthropology
study
research
Antonyms
ignorance
neglect
disregard
Root Explanation

Ethnography is formed from "ethnos" (meaning people or nation) and "grapho" (meaning to write). The word refers to the writing or study of people and their cultures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethnos' meaning 'people' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write' — this helps you remember that ethnography is the study and writing about different cultures and peoples.

Visually Confused Words
ethography
technography
zenography
tenography
renography
fetography
engraphy
thanatography
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