nounfemininepl: ethnologies
etnologia
1. The scientific study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Ethnology examines the cultural practices and social structures of various indigenous groups.
A etnologia examina as práticas culturais e estruturas sociais de vários grupos indígenas.
2. The branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes different cultures and societies
Her research in ethnology focuses on the traditions of Amazonian communities.
Sua pesquisa em etnologia se concentra nas tradições de comunidades amazônicas.
3. The comparative study of human cultures and their development
Ethnology helps us understand the diversity of human civilization across different regions.
A etnologia nos ajuda a compreender a diversidade da civilização humana em diferentes regiões.
Ethnology is an established academic discipline in both Brazil and the USA, particularly important in Brazil due to extensive indigenous populations and multicultural heritage. In Brazilian universities, ethnology often intersects with studies of indigenous peoples, African-Brazilian cultures, and immigrant communities. The field has significant relevance for understanding Brazilian cultural diversity and social structures.
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