Meaning: A term used to refer to a father in some cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He called his father 'Abba'.

Category: Culture › Family

Synonyms:

• father
• dad

Meaning: A person from Aberdeen, Scotland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Aberdonian shared stories of his hometown.

Category: Culture › Geography

Synonyms:

• local
• native

Meaning: A person from Acadia, a region in Canada known for its French heritage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Acadian culture is rich in history.

Category: Culture › History

Meaning: To adapt to a different culture, often by adopting its customs.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They began to acculturate after moving to a new country.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• adapt
• assimilate

Antonyms:

• resist
• reject

Meaning: A special calendar used to count down the days until Christmas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children opened a door on the Advent calendar each day.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: countdown calendar

Meaning: The first Sunday of Advent, marking the beginning of the Advent season.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Advent Sunday is celebrated with special church services.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: A term of endearment for a father or grandfather in some cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Baba told me a story from his childhood.

Category: Culture › Family

Meaning: A term of endearment for a loved one or a baby.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She called him babe as they walked together.

Category: Culture › Relationships

Synonyms:

• darling
• sweetheart

Antonyms: enemy

Meaning: Innocent people who are unaware of danger.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: They were like babes in the wood, trusting everyone around them.

Category: Culture › Expressions

Meaning: A term used in South Asia for a gentleman or a clerk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The babu helped me with my paperwork.

Category: Culture › Titles

Synonyms:

• gentleman
• clerk

Meaning: A headscarf tied under the chin, often worn by elderly women in Eastern Europe.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a colorful babushka while shopping.

Category: Culture › Fashion

Synonyms: headscarf

Meaning: Relating to or characterized by drunken revelry.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The bacchanalian feast lasted all night.

Category: Culture › Celebrations

Synonyms:

• festive
• drunken

Antonyms: sober

Meaning: A single man living alone, often used in a humorous context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was a bach who enjoyed his independence.

Category: Culture › Living Arrangements

Synonyms: bachelor

Meaning: An unmarried man.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a bachelor who enjoys traveling.

Category: Culture › Relationships

Synonyms: single man

Antonyms: married man

Meaning: An unmarried woman who lives independently.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bachelor girl enjoyed her freedom.

Category: Culture › Relationships

Synonyms: single woman

Meaning: The state of being a bachelor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoyed his bachelor hood while traveling.

Category: Culture › Relationships

Synonyms: single life

Antonyms: marriage

Meaning: A party held for a man who is about to get married.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They planned a wild bachelor party for him.

Category: Culture › Celebrations

Synonyms: stag party

Meaning: An unmarried woman, especially one who is not married by choice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a bachelorette who enjoys her independence.

Category: Culture › Relationships

Synonyms: single woman

Antonyms: married woman

Meaning: A tip or gratuity, especially in some Middle Eastern cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He gave a small backsheesh to the waiter.

Category: Culture › Customs

Synonyms: tip

Meaning: related to the culture of the Cajun people in Louisiana

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He loves Cajun food and music.

Category: Culture › Regional

Meaning: a country house or cottage in Russia

Part of speech: noun

Example: They spent the summer at their dacha.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• cottage
• villa

Meaning: the personification of Earth in Greek mythology

Part of speech: noun

Example: Gaia is often depicted as a nurturing figure.

Category: Culture › Mythology

Synonyms:

• Earth goddess
• Mother Earth

Meaning: relating to France or the French people

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Gallic culture has a rich history.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms:

• French
• Gallic

Meaning: an area in Ireland where Irish is the primary language

Part of speech: noun

Example: They visited The Gaeltacht to learn more about the culture.

Category: Culture › Language

Synonyms:

• Irish-speaking region
• Gaelic area

Meaning: A member of a group of people from Nigeria.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Ibo people have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnic Groups

Meaning: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The iconoclast challenged traditional views.

Category: Culture › Philosophy

Meaning: Characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institutions.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His iconoclastic views sparked debate.

Category: Culture › Philosophy

Meaning: a personification of frost or winter

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jack Frost nipped at my nose.

Category: Culture › Folklore

Meaning: a confident young man

Part of speech: noun

Example: He thinks he's Jack the Lad with his new car.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: lad

Meaning: a carved pumpkin with a light inside

Part of speech: noun

Example: We made a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: pumpkin lantern

Meaning: a large celebration or gathering

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jamboree attracted thousands of people.

Category: Culture › Events

Synonyms:

• celebration
• festival

Meaning: a Hawaiian priest or expert

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is considered a kahuna in the art of surfing.

Category: Culture

Meaning: a Hawaiian term for food

Part of speech: noun

Example: Let's go get some kai after the beach.

Category: Culture

Meaning: A surname or prefix for someone of Scottish descent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His name is MacDonald.

Category: Culture

Meaning: A surname or prefix for someone of Scottish descent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His name is MacDonald.

Category: Culture

Meaning: Strong or aggressive masculine pride.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His machismo was evident in his behavior.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: masculinity

Antonyms: femininity

Meaning: Having a strong masculine identity or behavior.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has a macho attitude.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: manly

Antonyms: feminine

Meaning: a greeting in Indian culture

Part of speech: noun

Example: He greeted me with a namaskar.

Category: Culture › Greetings

Meaning: a day celebrating a person's name, often in religious contexts

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her name day is celebrated with a small party.

Category: Culture › Celebrations

Meaning: a Japanese festival honoring deceased ancestors

Part of speech: noun

Example: O-bon is celebrated with lanterns and dances.

Category: Culture › Festivals

Synonyms: Obon