ethnologist
[/ɛθˈnɑːlədʒɪst/]
nounpl: ethnologists
etnólogo
1. A scholar or scientist who studies the characteristics, customs, and cultures of different peoples and ethnic groups
The ethnologist spent five years researching the indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest.
O etnólogo passou cinco anos pesquisando as tribos indígenas da floresta amazônica.
2. A professional who specializes in ethnology, the comparative study of human cultures
As an ethnologist, she published groundbreaking research on cultural rituals and their social functions.
Como etnóloga, ela publicou pesquisas inovadoras sobre rituais culturais e suas funções sociais.
The term 'ethnologist' is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, ethnologists often focus on studying indigenous populations and African-diaspora cultures. The field has important implications for understanding Brazil's multicultural society and indigenous rights. In the USA, ethnology has historical significance in understanding Native American cultures and immigration patterns.
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