C2 Level Wordlist - 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 customs and values of a society that characterize it

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

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

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

an elegant gathering or party that is usually held in the evening

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

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