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Term: etic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Describing or relating to an external perspective, typically used in anthropology.

Sample Sentence:

From an etic standpoint, the researcher observed the cultural practices without being influenced by personal biases.

Sense 2:

Denoting a perspective or analysis that focuses on universal principles or objectively observable data.

Sample Sentence:

In order to understand the phenomenon, the scientist adopted an etic approach, disregarding subjective interpretations.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A term used to refer to an outsider's or foreigner's view of a specific culture.

Sample Sentence:

The book offered both an emic and an etic perspective, providing a well-rounded view of the cultural dynamics.

Part of Speech: Abbreviation

Sense 1:

Abbreviation for "electronically translated information center," referring to a database or resource providing translated content online.

Sample Sentence:

The etic maintained an extensive collection of translated articles, facilitating access to foreign literature.

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