ethnography
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The study and detailed description of a particular culture or community, usually based on direct observation.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She spent a year living in the village to complete her _____ of local fishing traditions."
Answer: ethnography
In your own words, what does "ethnography" mean?
The study and detailed description of a particular culture or community, usually based on direct observation.
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