ethnography
1 synonym for ethnography, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In anthropology, the branch concerned with systematically describing particular human cultures and societies.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
descriptive anthropology
How to use ethnography
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
conduct ethnography
an ethnography of the community
write an ethnography
study of ethnography
This is an academic term used mainly in anthropology and social science.
Etymology
Formed within English by combining ethno- with -graphy, giving the sense of writing about a people or culture.
Full origin of ethnography →Frequently asked questions
What is ethnography?
Ethnography is the branch of anthropology that describes particular human cultures and societies, and the word can also refer to a written study of that kind.
What's the difference between ethnography and ethnology?
Ethnography is treated as a related but distinct branch of anthropology alongside ethnology.
Is ethnography the same as anthropology?
No, ethnography is one branch within the wider field of anthropology.
