French Conversation · Level 45
75 words
French word
ethnologie
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛtnoloʒi/
Meaning
- feminine nounethnology
Example
Le cours d'ethnologie commence demain.
The ethnology course starts tomorrow.
More examples
Il s'intéresse à l'ethnologie depuis longtemps.
He has long been interested in ethnology.
Core concept
A cultural map showing how a human group turns beliefs into observable ways of living.
Common phrases
s'intéresser à l'ethnologie
be interested in ethnology
faire des études d'ethnologie
study ethnology
un cours d'ethnologie
an ethnology class
Similar words
culture: The shared way of life, values, and arts of a society or group.
coutume: A long-established practice or behavior in a region or group.
tradition: A custom or ritual passed down through successive generations.
vie quotidienne: The ordinary activities and way of living that make up each day.
Definition in French
Science qui étudie les cultures, les croyances et les pratiques des groupes humains, souvent par observation et enquêtes de terrain.
Word origin
Ethnologie is a learned formation based on Greek ethnos, "people," and logos, "account," with -logie marking a field of study.
Usage tips
- Ethnologie belongs mainly to academic and specialist language, while ordinary contexts often name the specific customs or practices directly.
Related words
- ethnologueethnologistnoun
- ethnologiqueethnologicaladjective