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ethnography

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/ɛθˈnɑɡrəfi/
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the in-depth study of people and cultures through direct observation and interaction

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  • The anthropologist conducted ethnography in a remote Amazonian tribe, living with the community to document their customs and traditions.
  • Through ethnography, researchers explored the cultural practices and rituals of a nomadic pastoralist community in Central Asia.
  • Ethnography played a key role in understanding the language and communication patterns of a unique sign language community.
  • A school ethnography project focused on the interactions and learning experiences of students in a multicultural classroom setting.
  • Ethnography of an urban neighborhood revealed insights into the daily lives and social dynamics of its diverse residents.