ethnology

[/ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anthropologycultural anthropologyethnographycomparative culture study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
etnologia
Standard term used in academic and research contexts
São Paulo
etnologia
Commonly used in universities and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
etnologia
Standard academic usage
Portugal
etnologia
Same spelling and meaning, used in Portuguese universities and research

Related Words

ethnographyanthropologyculturesocietyethnologistethnicethnographic

Related Idioms & Phrases

ethnological study
ethnological perspective
from an ethnological viewpoint
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