1. a person who studies and describes the customs, beliefs, and social structures of different cultures or ethnic groups
Usage: academic/professional term; often used in anthropology and social sciences

Examples

• The ethnographer spent three years living with the community to understand their traditions.
• As an ethnographer, she conducted fieldwork in remote villages across Southeast Asia.
• Ethnographers use interviews and observation to document cultural practices.
• The ethnographer's research revealed surprising similarities between the two societies.
• Many ethnographers work for universities or research institutions.
• His work as an ethnographer contributed significantly to our understanding of indigenous cultures.