B148 words
Travel and Culture
Cultural experiences and traveling the world.
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- culturenounkŭl<strong>′</strong>chərThe ideas, customs, arts, and social behaviours of a particular people, nation, or group.
- traditionnountrəˈdɪʃ ənA belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, often passed down from generation to generation.
- festivalnounˈfɛstɪvəlA celebration or series of public events centered around a common theme, such as music, food, art, or a cultural tradition.
- customnounˈkʌstəmA traditional or habitual practice or way of doing things, typically one that is specific to a society, place, or time.
- religionnounrɪˈlɪdʒənA structured system of beliefs, practices, and moral codes concerning the nature of the divine, the universe, and human purpose, often involving worship of a god or gods.
- languagelăng<strong>′</strong>gwĭjA system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar used by humans.
- nationalitynounˌnæʃ əˈnæl ɪ tithe legal relationship between an individual and a state, or membership of a nation defined by culture, history, and language.
- identitynounaɪˈdɛn tɪ tiThe fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the distinct characteristics that define a person or group.
- diversitynoundaɪˈvɜːsɪtɪThe condition or fact of being diverse; variety, especially in people or ideas.
- heritagenounˈhɛr ɪ tɪdʒValued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.
- artnounɑrtThe expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
- musicˈmjuːzɪkThe art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
- architecturenounˈɑːkɪˌtɛktʃəThe art and science of designing and constructing buildings.
- tourismnounˈtʊərɪzəmThe commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
- destinationnounˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃənThe place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
- experiencenounɪkˈspɪər i ənsPractical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- localadjectiveˈloʊ kəlrelating to or belonging to a particular place or area, not general or national.
- internationaladjectiveˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlInvolving or existing between two or more nations or countries; crossing national boundaries.
- exchangeverbɪksˈtʃeɪndʒto give something and receive something else in return
- perspectivenounpəˈspɛktɪvThe art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other; a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- historynounˈhɪs tə riA chronological record of past events, especially concerning human affairs; the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
- ceremonynounˈsɛr əˌmoʊ niA formal act or series of acts performed on a special occasion according to established rules or customs.
- celebrationnounˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃənA social event or enjoyable activity for marking a special occasion or success.
- ritualnounˈrɪtjʊəlA set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony.
- symbolsĭm<strong>′</strong>bəlA thing, mark, or character used to represent something else, especially an abstract idea, concept, or quality.
- valuenounvăl<strong>′</strong>yo̅o̅The importance, worth, or usefulness of something; the amount of money something is worth.
- beliefnounbɪˈlifA mental acceptance that something is true or exists, often without complete proof.
- cuisinenounkwɪˈziːnThe style or method of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
- costumenounˈkɒstjuːmA set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period, or clothing worn to look like someone or something else, especially for a party or entertainment.
- folklorenounˈfəʊkˌlɔːThe traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and sayings of a community, passed down orally from one generation to the next.
- mythnounmɪθA traditional story, usually concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events.
- legendnounˈlɛdʒəndA traditional story or myth about the past, especially one concerning a famous person or event, that may be partly historical but is unverifiable.
- templenounˈtɛmpəlA building devoted to the worship of a god or gods in various religions.
- mosquemɒskA building used by Muslims for worship, prayer, and religious community gatherings.
- cathedralkəˈθiːdrəlThe principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne (cathedra) and serving as the central church of the region.
- monumentnounˈmɒnjʊməntA statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
- gallerynounˈgæl ə riA room or building for the display of works of art; a long, narrow room or corridor.
- exhibitionnounˌɛk səˈbɪʃ ənA public display of works of art, objects of interest, or skills; an organized presentation.
- performancenounpərˈfɔr mənsThe act of carrying out or accomplishing a task, function, or piece of work, often to a standard that can be measured or judged.
- concertnounˈkɒn sɜrtA musical performance given in public, typically by several performers.
- dancedɑːnsA series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music.
- literaturenounˈlɪt ər ə tʃərWritten works considered of artistic or intellectual value, especially those using language in creative, structured, and enduring ways.
- philosophynounfɪˈlɒsəfɪThe study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
- educationnounˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənThe formal process of teaching and learning in schools, colleges, or universities, typically involving systematic instruction.
- communitykə-myo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>nĭ-tēA group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic or interest in common.
- neighbornounˈneɪ bərA person living next to or near another person, or a thing situated next to another.
- hospitalitynounˌhɒs pɪˈtæl ɪ tiThe friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.