technography

[ tek-nog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the description and study of the arts and sciences in their geographical and ethnic distribution and historical development.

technography

/ tɛkˈnɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the study and description of the historical development of the arts and sciences in the context of their ethnic and geographical background

Word History and Origins

Origin of technography¹

First recorded in 1880–85; techno- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Society for intellectual Emancipation, No. 11, Rue St. Georges, as also a variety of other medical, surgical, phrenological, etc., etc., a number of schools besides those I have already alluded to, veterinary, for mosaic work, technography, and other purposes.

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