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ethnology

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Ethnology (noun) means the area of anthropology that looks at different human cultures and how they relate to one another.

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The area of anthropology that looks at different human cultures and how they relate to one another.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from ethno- and -logy.

Rhymes for ethnology

eulogy apology zoology biology ecology analogy geology trilogy etiology pedagogy mycology virology

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"ethnology" (noun) means the area of anthropology that looks at different human cultures and how they relate to one another.

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