Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Culture and Custom

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture

the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected

the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

a formal or traditional act performed for a specific purpose, often in religious or cultural ceremonies

the study or art of building and designing houses

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

any social gathering that is celebrated in a cheerful way

a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

the people from whom a person is descended

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, etiquette, or social conduct

a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

a refined politeness and sophistication in behavior and manner

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

the process of incorporating a racial, ethnic, or religious group into a broader community, society, or institution

a society where women have primary authority and leadership roles

a family or kinship system in which a male serves as the head and lineage is traced through the male line

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

informal social norms or customary behaviors that guide everyday life within a culture