Definition

A person who studies the cultures and customs of different groups of people.

Example

The ethnologist spent years researching the traditions of indigenous tribes.

Conversation

Have you ever met an ethnologist?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They study different cultures and societies, which sounds fascinating!

That does sound interesting; I’d love to learn more about their research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethnologist → It is formed from "ethnos" (from Greek, meaning nation or people) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). An ethnologist is someone who studies the characteristics and cultures of different peoples or nations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethnos' meaning 'people' and '-logist' meaning 'one who studies'. This helps you remember that an ethnologist is someone who studies different cultures and peoples.

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