Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethnography
Noun
/ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi/
Definition
A branch of anthropology that deals with the systematic study of people and cultures through observation and participation.
Examples
- Ethnography provides a deep insight into the daily lives of various communities.
- Researchers often conduct ethnography to understand cultural practices in their original settings.
- The ethnography of the tribe revealed complex social structures.
Meaning
Ethnography involves detailed descriptions and interpretations of social practices and cultural phenomena in their natural context.
Synonyms
- cultural anthropology
- fieldwork
- social observation
