Ethnog

/ˈɛθnɑːg/ noun

Definition

A brief, informal term for an ethnograph or ethnographic study; sometimes used as shorthand in academic contexts.

Etymology

A colloquial abbreviation of ethnograph or ethnography, used primarily within academic communities. This informal usage emerged in the late 20th century among anthropologists and researchers.

Kelly Says

Though it's informal academic slang, 'ethnog' shows how disciplines develop their own shorthand—scholars will often say 'I read this great ethnog on Arctic fishing' instead of the full term.

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