culturology

American

[kuhl-chuh-rol-uh-jee] / ˌkʌl tʃəˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

a branch of anthropology concerned with the study of cultural institutions as distinct from the people who are involved in them.

Etymology

Origin of culturology

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; culture + -o- + -logy

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"Yes, indeed," said Banner, yawning, "ever since you took that micro-course in culturology you have insights into the situation denied to the rest of the race."

From Unspecialist by Murray F. Yaco

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