Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Culture and Custom

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

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

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

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

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

a philosophical theory or system concerning what is beautiful or artistically valuable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

conformity with accepted ideas, practices, or standards of thought and behavior

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

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

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

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