culturology

[ kuhl-chuh-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. a branch of anthropology concerned with the study of cultural institutions as distinct from the people who are involved in them.

Word History and Origins

Origin of culturology¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; culture + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

"Yes, indeed," said Banner, yawning, "ever since you took that micro-course in culturology you have insights into the situation denied to the rest of the race."

From Project Gutenberg

He took the same micro-course in culturology.

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