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technography

[ tek-nog-ruh-fee ]
/ tɛkˈnɒg rə fi /

noun

the description and study of the arts and sciences in their geographical and ethnic distribution and historical development.

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Origin of technography

First recorded in 1880–85; techno- + -graphy

Words nearby technography

technobandit, technocracy, technocrat, technocratic, technofear, technography, technol., technological, technological unemployment, technologist, technologize
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British Dictionary definitions for technography

technography
/ (tɛkˈnɒɡrəfɪ) /

noun

the study and description of the historical development of the arts and sciences in the context of their ethnic and geographical background
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