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sinology
CIDE DICTIONARY
sinology, n. [Cf. F. sinologie.].
That branch of systemized knowledge which treats of the Chinese, their language, literature, etc. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sinology, n. the study of Chinese language, history, customs, etc.
Derivative
sinological adj. sinologist n.
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