ethnographer
[/eθˈnɒɡrəfər/]
nounpl: ethnographers
etnógrafo
1. A person who studies and describes the characteristics of human populations, cultures, and societies through detailed observation and fieldwork
The ethnographer spent two years living among the indigenous community to document their customs and traditions.
O etnógrafo passou dois anos vivendo entre a comunidade indígena para documentar seus costumes e tradições.
2. A researcher who conducts ethnography, examining cultural practices, social structures, and human behavior
As an ethnographer, she specialized in studying urban migration patterns in developing countries.
Como etnógrafa, ela se especializava no estudo de padrões de migração urbana em países em desenvolvimento.
The term 'ethnographer' is primarily used in academic and research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, ethnographers often study indigenous populations and cultural diversity in urban and rural settings. In the USA, the field has strong roots in university anthropology departments. The discipline has evolved to address criticisms about colonial perspectives, with modern ethnographers emphasizing collaborative and ethical research practices that respect the communities they study.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fieldwork ethnographer - one who conducts primary research through direct observation
applied ethnographer - one who uses ethnographic methods in practical settings like business or development
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