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ethnohistory
nounLow (Specialised Academic)
/ˌeθ.nəʊˈhɪs.tər.i/The study of the history and culture of a particular ethnic group, using both documentary evidence and ethnographic methods.
ethnolinguistics
nounlow
/ˌeθ.nəʊ.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/The study of the relationship between language and culture, and how language influences and is influenced by ethnic group identity.
ethnology
nounC1/C2
/ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/The branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes the characteristics and relationships of different peoples, their cultures, and social structures.
ethnomedicine
nounLow (C2/Expert Level)
/ˌɛθnəʊˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ə)n/The study of, or the body of, medical knowledge and practices developed by specific cultural groups, typically indigenous or traditional societies, before or outside of modern Western scientific medicine.
ethnomethodology
nounLow (Academic/Technical)
/ˌeθ.nəʊ.meθ.əˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/A sociological approach that studies the methods and practices (common sense reasoning) people use in everyday life to produce and make sense of social order.
ethnomusicology
nounC2
/ˌɛθnəʊˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/The academic study of music within its cultural and social contexts, focusing on the music of different ethnic groups, societies, and cultures.
ethnonationalism
nounC1
/ˌɛθnəʊˈnæʃ(ə)nəlɪz(ə)m/A form of nationalism wherein the political unit (the nation) is defined in terms of a shared ethnicity, heritage, or culture, rather than civic or political ideals.
ethnonym
nounLow
/ˈeθ.nə.nɪm/A name of a people or ethnic group
ethnonymics
nounVery Low
/ɛθˈnɒn.ɪm.ɪks/The study or science of ethnonyms (the names of ethnic groups, tribes, peoples, and nations).
ethnopharmacology
nounC2
/ˌɛθnəʊˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the medicinal substances used by different cultures and ethnic groups.
ethnos
nounC2
/ˈɛθnɒs/A people, nation, or cultural group sharing a common identity, language, customs, and history.
ethnoscience
nounC1-C2
/ˈɛθnəʊˌsaɪəns/The systematic study of the knowledge systems and classification schemes of a particular culture or indigenous group.
ethnostate
nounLow (primarily academic, political theory, and polemical discourse)
/ˈɛθnəʊsteɪt/A state where citizenship and full rights are granted primarily or exclusively to members of a particular ethnic group.
ethnotherapy
nounLow
/ˈɛθnəʊˌθɛrəpi/A therapeutic practice or healing system derived from or based on the traditions, knowledge, and beliefs of a specific ethnic or cultural group.
ethogram
nounC2
/ˈiːθə(ʊ)ɡram/A comprehensive, descriptive catalogue or inventory of the characteristic behaviour patterns of an animal species.
ethology
nounC2
/iːˈθɒlədʒi/The scientific and objective study of animal behaviour, especially under natural conditions.
ethonone
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈiːθəˌnəʊn/A chemical compound, specifically a ketone with the formula C₃H₆O, also known as acetone or propanone.
ethos
nounC1
/ˈiːθɒs/The fundamental character or spirit of a culture, group, or organisation, as revealed through its guiding beliefs, attitudes, and values.
ethosuximide
nounLow
/ˌɛθəʊˈsʌksɪmaɪd/A specific antiepileptic drug.
ethoxide
nounVery low
/ɪˈθɒksaɪd/A chemical compound where an ethyl group (C₂H₅) is bonded to an oxygen atom, typically as the anion C₂H₅O⁻ or in salts like sodium ethoxide.

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