ethnomathematics

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What does ethnomathematics mean?

The study of the interrelationship between mathematics and culture.

Where does ethnomathematics come from?

From ethno- + mathematics, coined in 1977 by Brazilian mathematician Ubiratan D'Ambrosio.

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