ethnographer

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛθˈnɒɡrəfər/

Definition

A researcher who studies people and cultures by observing them in their natural environment over an extended period.

Examples

• The ethnographer documented the complex kinship patterns of the nomadic tribe.

• As an ethnographer, he kept detailed field notes about the community's religious ceremonies.

• The ethnographer spent months learning the local language to better understand the cultural nuances.

Synonyms of ethnographer

Words with a similar meaning to ethnographer:

• researcher
• fieldworker
• anthropologist

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