Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethnologist
noun
/ɛθˈnɒlədʒɪst/
Definition
An ethnologist is a specialist who studies and analyzes various cultures, particularly focusing on their social structures, customs, and practices.
Examples
- The ethnologist conducted extensive fieldwork in remote communities.
- Her passion for ancient traditions led her to become a skilled ethnologist.
- The ethnologist published her research in a prominent cultural studies journal.
Meaning
Ethnologists examine the differences and similarities among cultures to understand human behavior and social life.
Synonyms
- cultural anthropologist
- social scientist
- culturist
