Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Culture and Custom

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

a narrative of fictional or real events which is written or told in order to teach and entertain the audience

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

an expression of polite and friendly gestures or words when meeting someone

a word or phrase used to bid goodbye to someone when parting, typically conveying good wishes

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

clothes considered collectively, especially those of a particular type or used for a particular purpose

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

a formal event or ritual held to mark a special occasion

a ceremony held to honor a person who has died, usually before or during burial or cremation

a display of good manners and polite behavior toward other people