ethnological
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The writing has something in common with Annie Ernaux’s unsparing ethnological studies, except that Ms. Riley’s book consists of a patchwork of narratives whose thematic connections are only subtly suggested.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The scientists said body scans, skull measurements, DNA studies and ethnological characteristics guided their reconstruction.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
Then “body scans, DNA studies, ethnological characteristics, age, complexion” were used in the facial reconstruction, the university said in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
To the 16th-century European collector, a Wunderkammer housed a collection of natural and precious objects ranging from the geological, archaeological, ethnological and religious to new works of art.
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021
Uncle Jim was found in one of his usual haunts, and something like the following ethnological conversation ensued: Professor—They tell me, Capt.
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
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