CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Culture and Custom

an individual who criticizes and attacks beliefs, ideas, customs, etc. that are generally cherished or accepted

the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical

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 traditions, customs, and values of a society that characterize it

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

a research approach in anthropology and sociology that involves immersive study and observation of a specific culture or community to gain a comprehensive understanding of its social practices and way of life

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

the adherence to established customs, practices, or standards that are widely accepted within a particular society, culture, or group

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

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

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

the blending or merging of diverse cultural elements, styles, or traditions to create something new and unique

an unreasonable dislike or prejudice against strangers or people of a different nation

the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected

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

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

the practice of marrying within one's own social, ethnic, or cultural group

the act of sticking to old customs and ceremonies in a culture, focusing on doing things the traditional way

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

the formal ceremony or event during which a monarch or sovereign is officially crowned and invested with regal authority

related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family

related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the father's side of the family

relating to the process of acquiring or adapting to the cultural norms, customs, and practices of a different or dominant culture