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ethnology: Meaning and Definition of
eth•nol•o•gy
Pronunciation: (eth-nol'u-jē), [key]
— n.
- a branch of anthropology that analyzes cultures, esp. in regard to their historical development and the similarities and dissimilarities between them.
- (formerly) a branch of anthropology dealing with the origin, distribution, and distinguishing characteristics of the races of humankind.
See also:
- ethnology (Thesaurus)
