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 head that indicates a specific meaning

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

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

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

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

a display of good manners and polite behavior toward other people