1. Plural of ethnography; detailed written or visual descriptions of the customs, beliefs, and social structures of a particular group or culture, typically based on direct observation and fieldwork.
Usage: academic; anthropology

Examples

• The anthropology course assigned several ethnographies of indigenous communities in South America.
• Modern ethnographies often combine interviews, photographs, and video documentation.
• Her ethnographies of urban street markets revealed complex social hierarchies.
• Ethnographies provide valuable insights into how different cultures organize daily life.
• The museum's collection includes ethnographies spanning three continents and five centuries.