ethnographic
adjective/ˌɛθnəˈɡræfɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,163 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the scientific description of peoples and cultures and their customs and habits.
Example sentence
She conducted ethnographic research in a small village to understand local customs.
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