dicaeology

/daɪˌsiːˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the customs, habits, and practices of a particular group of people, especially a social class or profession.

“The anthropologist conducted an extensive dicaeology of the ancient tribe’s rituals and traditions.”

Synonyms

  • ethnography
  • sociography

Antonyms

  • apology
  • exculpation