A scholar or researcher who studies the origins, formation, and historical development of ethnic groups and ethnic identities.
From ethnogeny plus -ist (one who practices/studies). A rare academic term for specialists in ethnic history and the processes of ethnic group formation.
Ethnogenists discovered that many 'ancient' ethnic identities are actually surprisingly recent inventions—some famous 'traditional' groups only developed their distinct identity in the last few centuries!
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