Frazer

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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
  1. English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

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