Basic General IELTS Words for "Society and Social Events"

society

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people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

community

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a group of people who live in the same area

population

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the number of people who live in a particular city or country

civilization

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a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

norm

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a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

behavior

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the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

group

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a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

Grammatical Information:

modernity

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the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

identity

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the unique personality that persists within an individual

convention

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behavior and actions that most members of a society expect and consider appropriate

gender

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the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

race

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each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

communication

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the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

majority

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the larger part or number of a given set or group

minority

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a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

celebration

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a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

party

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an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

reception

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a formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone

parade

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a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

carnival

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a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

ceremony

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a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

picnic

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‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

festival

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a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

What is a "festival"?

A festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.

religion

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the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

history

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the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

What is "history"?

History is the study of past events, people, and societies, aiming to understand how they shaped the present. It examines records, artifacts, and documents to reconstruct and interpret past experiences, offering insights into the development of cultures, civilizations, and the world. History helps us learn from previous successes and failures to guide future actions.

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