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ethnologist

/ɛθnɒlədʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does ethnologist mean?

noun

A person who studies the social and cultural aspects of human societies, especially in relation to their ethnic groups. An ethnologist may specialize in the study of a particular region or culture.

Example

"The ethnologist spent years researching the customs and traditions of the indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest."

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