Ethnography (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The anthropologist spent years conducting ethnography in a remote village to understand the local customs and traditions.
- Her ethnography of the indigenous tribe provided valuable insights into their social structures and cultural practices.
- The researcher's ethnography of the urban community highlighted the struggles faced by low-income families in accessing healthcare.
- The ethnography of the nomadic people revealed a complex system of social hierarchy and migration patterns.
- The book is an ethnography of a small town in the American Midwest, exploring the lives of its residents and the impact of economic decline.