What is another word for ethnologist?

Pronunciation: [ɛθnˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA)

An ethnologist is an individual who studies and analyzes the cultures, beliefs, and traditions of different ethnic groups and societies. Some synonyms for the word ethnologist include cultural anthropologist, social scientist, sociologist, and anthropologist. These professionals work to uncover the varied practices and beliefs of different cultural groups, and to understand how these practices impact the people who participate in them. Ethnologists may also focus on the historical roots of certain cultures, and on how these cultures have changed over time. Through their research, ethnologists contribute valuable insights into the complex interplay between culture, society, and individual identity.

Synonyms for Ethnologist:

What are the hypernyms for Ethnologist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Ethnologist?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ethnologist (as nouns)

    • person
      anthropologist.

Usage examples for Ethnologist

George was an ethnologist who specialized in what could be reconstructed about the prehistoric Indians of North America, with emphasis on those of the Southwest.
"The Hohokam Dig"
Theodore Pratt
A similar civilization, and a similar religion, have effected a remarkable amount of uniformity; and, hence, the differences are those that the historian deals with more appropriately than the ethnologist.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham
Fully and accurately described in the admirable work of Lord Mountstuart Elphinstone, the Afghans have long commanded the attention of the ethnologist; and all that has been said about the Judaism of the Biluchi has been said in respect to them also, though not by so good a writer as the one just quoted.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham

Related words: ethnology, anthropologist vs ethnologist, cultural anthropologist, human geography, cultural geography

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