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eth·nol·ogy (et̸h näl′ə jē)

noun

the branch of anthropology that studies comparatively the cultures of contemporary, or recent, societies or language groups

Etymology: ethno- + -logy

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ethnology Synonyms

ethnology

n.

cultural anthropology, comparative study of cultures, study of mores, study of customs, ethnography; see also anthropology.


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ethnology Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Scottish: Students who have taken Scottish Ethnology 1 should not do this essay.

Modifies a noun

  • collection: World Cultures The ethnology collection ranks among the top six collections in the country.
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