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Phrenologist
UK
/frɪˈnɒlədʒɪst/
US
/frəˈnɑːlədʒɪst/
Translation of "phrenologist" into Russian
phrenologist
Noun
UK
/frɪˈnɒlədʒɪst/
US
/frəˈnɑːlədʒɪst/
phrenologist
phrenologists pl
The phrenologist examined the shape of his skull.
Френолог изучил форму его черепа.
Definitions
phrenologist
Noun
UK
/frɪˈnɒlədʒɪst/
US
/frəˈnɑːlədʒɪst/
A person who studies phrenology, a pseudoscience primarily focused on the measurements of the human skull, based on the belief that it is indicative of mental faculties and character.
The phrenologist examined the contours of the man's skull, claiming to deduce his personality traits from its shape.
Idioms and phrases
consult a phrenologist
In the 19th century, people would often consult a phrenologist about their character.
обратиться к френологу
В 19 веке люди часто обращались к френологу по поводу своего характера.
visit a phrenologist
He decided to visit a phrenologist to learn more about himself.
посетить френолога
Он решил посетить френолога, чтобы узнать о себе больше.
skilled phrenologist
The skilled phrenologist claimed to reveal secrets through skull measurements.
опытный френолог
Опытный френолог утверждал, что может раскрыть секреты по измерениям черепа.
renowned phrenologist
A renowned phrenologist visited the town to give a lecture.
знаменитый френолог
Знаменитый френолог приехал в город, чтобы провести лекцию.
amateur phrenologist
As an amateur phrenologist, she read many old books on the subject.
любитель-френолог
Будучи любителем-френологом, она прочитала множество старых книг на эту тему.