Ethnology
(noun)
- The study of the culture, customs, and social organization of different ethnic groups.
- The branch of anthropology that deals with the study of the characteristics of different human groups, including their culture, language, and history.
Origin:
From the greek words "ethnos" meaning "people, nation" and "logos" meaning "study".
Examples:
- The ethnology class covered the customs and beliefs of various indigenous people.
- The ethnology of the tribe was fascinating, with unique customs and social organization.
- The ethnology museum displayed artifacts from different ethnic groups.
- Ethnology is a branch of anthropology that deals with the study of human groups and their culture.
- Ethnology is the study of the customs, beliefs, and social organization of different ethnic groups.