garbology
[ gahr-bol-uh-jee ]
noun
the study of the material discarded by a society to learn what it reveals about social or cultural patterns.
Origin of garbology
1Other words from garbology
- gar·bol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby garbology
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British Dictionary definitions for garbology
garbology
/ (ɡɑːˈbɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of the contents of domestic dustbins to analyse the consumption patterns of households
Origin of garbology
1C20: from garb (age) + ology
Derived forms of garbology
- garbologist, noun
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