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frazer

/ˈfreɪ.zər/

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noun

/ˈfreɪ.zər/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно фамилия, известная в связи с шотландским социальным антропологом сэром Джеймсом Джорджем Фрейзером, известным своими работами по сравнительному религиоведению и мифологии.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname, notably associated with the Scottish social anthropologist Sir James George Frazer, known for his work on comparative religion and mythology.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. English social anthropologistC1formal

    James George Frazer, a Scottish social anthropologist (1854–1941), known for his seminal work 'The Golden Bough' which explores the evolution of primitive religion and magic.

    ruФрейзер

    • Frazer's comparative approach in 'The Golden Bough' influenced early anthropology.
    • Many scholars studied Frazer's theories on magic and religion.
    • His work remains a classic in the history of anthropology.