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C2 Level Wordlist - Culture and Custom

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
iconoclast

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

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iconoclasm

the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical

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hegemony

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

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descent

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

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egalitarianism

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

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mores

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

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ethnocentrism

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

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diaspora

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

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ethnography

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

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counterculture

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

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totem

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

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mannerism

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

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conventionality

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

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credo

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

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precept

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

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pageantry

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

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syncretism

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

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xenophobia

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

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multiculturalism

the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected

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subculture

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

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folklore

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

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endogamy

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

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ritualism

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

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animism

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

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coronation

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

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matrilineal

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

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patrilineal

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

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acculturational

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

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