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ethnographic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɛθnəˈɡɹæfɪk// UK //ˌɛθnəɡɹˈæfɪk// ethno·graph·ic

adj. relating to the study of different cultures and how people live. It describes research that looks at a group of people in their own environment to understand their daily lives.

adj. relating to the systematic study of human cultures and societies, particularly through fieldwork and participant observation. Often used to describe research methods that document social practices and cultural norms in their natural settings.


SIMPLE

The museum has an ethnographic collection of traditional clothing.

CONTEXTUAL

The researcher spent several months on the island conducting ethnographic studies to document the local fishing traditions.

COMPLEX

Ethnographic research provides a rich, qualitative understanding of social dynamics that quantitative surveys often fail to capture, offering insights into the lived experiences of individuals within specific communities.

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