IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Culture et coutume

generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

critère, canon, règles

the dominance or control exercised by one group, entity, or state over others, especially in the realms of politics, culture, or ideology

hégémonie

the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry

descendance, lignée

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

égalitarisme

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

mœurs

a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artistic movement or style

esthétique, esthétisme

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

ethnocentrisme

the dispersion or scattering of a community or ethnic group from their ancestral or original homeland

diaspora, dispersion

the in-depth study of people and cultures through direct observation and interaction

ethnographie, étude ethnographique

the process of cultural exchange and adaptation when individuals or groups from different cultures come into contact, leading to changes in their respective cultural patterns

acculturation

a social and cultural movement that emerges in opposition to prevailing mainstream norms, values, and practices

contre-culture, mouvement alternatif

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

totem, objet sacré

a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period

tic, manie

the adherence to established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted within a particular society, culture, or group

conventionalité, conformisme

a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature

credo, symbole

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

précepte

the elaborate display or ceremonial spectacle associated with public events, celebrations, or formal occasions

spectacle, cérémonie

the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings

animisme, animisme (croyance dans les esprits)