1. the scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures
Usage: anthropology
2. a written account or study of a particular culture or group of people

Examples

• The anthropologist spent two years conducting ethnography among the indigenous community.
• Her ethnography of urban youth culture became a bestselling book.
• The museum’s exhibit was based on detailed ethnography of Pacific Island societies.
• Students in the course learned methods of ethnography including participant observation.
• The ethnography revealed fascinating insights into the tribe’s social structure.
• Modern ethnography often incorporates digital media and technology.
• The researcher’s ethnography challenged previous assumptions about the culture.