C2 Level Wordlist - Culture and Custom
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Culture and Custom, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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an individual who criticizes and attacks beliefs, ideas, customs, etc. that are generally cherished or accepted
the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology
the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry
the belief in and advocacy for the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all individuals, regardless of their gender, race, social class, or other distinguishing characteristics
the tendency to evaluate and judge other cultures or groups based on the standards and values of one's own, often resulting in a belief in the superiority of one's own culture or group
the dispersion or scattering of a community or ethnic group from their ancestral or original homeland
the in-depth study of people and cultures through direct observation and interaction
a social and cultural movement that emerges in opposition to prevailing mainstream norms, values, and practices
a natural object, often an animal or plant, that is considered sacred and serves as a symbol or emblem for a particular group, clan, or family
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period
the adherence to established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted within a particular society, culture, or group
a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature
a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior
the elaborate display or ceremonial spectacle associated with public events, celebrations, or formal occasions
the merging of diverse cultural elements, styles, or traditions to create something unique
an unreasonable dislike or prejudice against strangers or people of a different nation
the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected
a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
the practice of marrying within one's own social, ethnic, or cultural group
the act of sticking to old customs and ceremonies in a culture, focusing on doing things the traditional way
the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings
the formal ceremony or event during which a monarch or sovereign is officially crowned and invested with regal authority
related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family
related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the father's side of the family
relating to the process of acquiring or adapting to the cultural norms, customs, and practices of a different or dominant culture