Frazer
Definition
Proper noun: - A surname of Scottish origin: "Frazer" is primarily used as a last name. - Sir James George Frazer: Specifically refers to the influential Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist, author of The Golden Bough.
Usage
- As a surname:
- The award was presented to Dr. Emily Frazer.
- Referring to the anthropologist:
- Frazer's comparative study of myth and religion was groundbreaking for its time.
Advanced Usage
- "Frazerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories or methods of Sir James George Frazer.
- The scholar offered a Frazerian analysis of the harvest ritual.
Variants and Related Words
- Fraser: A common variant spelling of the same Scottish surname.
- The Golden Bough: The title of Frazer's most famous work, often used to refer to his ideas collectively.
- The concept of the dying and reviving god is central to The Golden Bough.
Synonyms
- Anthropologist (when referring specifically to his profession).
- Folklorist (when referring to his study of myths and customs).
Notes on Meaning
This word is almost exclusively a proper noun. Its primary meaning in an academic or historical context is a direct reference to Sir James George Frazer. In general use, it functions only as a family name.
Noun
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English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
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