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 person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular subject

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is an aficionado of classical music.

Category: Culture › Interests

Synonyms:

• enthusiast
• fan

Meaning: relating to Americans of African descent

Part of speech: adjective

Example: African American history is an important part of U.S. history.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Black American

Meaning: relating to Canadians of African descent

Part of speech: adjective

Example: African Canadian contributions to society are significant.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Black Canadian

Meaning: relating to people of African descent in the Caribbean

Part of speech: adjective

Example: African Caribbean culture is vibrant and diverse.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Black Caribbean

Meaning: a cultural and intellectual revival in Africa

Part of speech: noun

Example: The African renaissance aims to promote African culture and values.

Category: Culture › Cultural Movements

Synonyms: cultural revival

Meaning: a South African of Dutch, German, or French descent

Part of speech: noun

Example: Afrikaners have a distinct cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: South African

Meaning: relating to people of African descent in the Caribbean

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Afro-Caribbean music is popular worldwide.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Black Caribbean

Meaning: Existing for a very long time.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The age-long tradition of storytelling continues in many cultures.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms:

• ancient
• timeless

Meaning: Very old; having existed for a long time.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The age-old debate about nature versus nurture continues.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms:

• ancient
• time-honored

Meaning: A term used in Aboriginal Australian culture referring to the Dreamtime or ancestral past.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The stories of the alcheringa are central to the Aboriginal understanding of the world.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Studies

Meaning: A title of respect for a woman in some Arabic-speaking cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Alhaja Fatima was known for her wisdom and kindness.

Category: Culture › Social Titles

Meaning: A title of respect for a man who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Alhaji Musa was celebrated in his community for his piety.

Category: Culture › Social Titles

Meaning: Representing the best qualities of America; quintessentially American.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was named an all-American athlete for his outstanding performance.

Category: Culture › National Identity

Synonyms:

• quintessential
• typical

Meaning: Representing the best qualities of Canada; quintessentially Canadian.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was recognized as an all-Canadian athlete for her achievements.

Category: Culture › National Identity

Synonyms:

• quintessential
• typical

Meaning: A Hawaiian greeting or farewell.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: They waved and said 'aloha' as they left.

Category: Culture › Language

Synonyms:

• hello
• goodbye

Meaning: A person of mixed American and Asian ancestry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Amerasians often face unique cultural challenges.

Category: Culture

Meaning: A citizen of the United States or relating to the United States.

Part of speech: noun/adjective

Example: She is an American citizen.

Synonyms:

• U.S. citizen
• Yankee

Meaning: A member of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: American Indians have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms: Native American

Meaning: Things associated with American culture, especially in the past.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The museum has a collection of Americana artifacts.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: American culture

Meaning: A characteristic feature of American culture or language.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Americanism can be seen in many expressions.

Category: Culture › Linguistics

Synonyms: American trait

Meaning: The process of making something more American in character or style.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Americanization has influenced many cultures worldwide.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: adaptation

Meaning: To make something more American in character or style.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They aim to Americanize the restaurant's menu.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• adapt
• modify

Meaning: Made to conform to American standards or culture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The film was Americanized for a wider audience.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: adapted

Meaning: A term for the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Amerindian cultures are diverse and rich.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms: Native American

Meaning: Relating to English or the English-speaking world.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: Anglo-Saxon culture has influenced many societies.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: English

Meaning: Used to denote English or English-speaking origins.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: Anglo-American relations are important.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: English

Meaning: Relating to both English and Asian cultures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has an Anglo-Asian background.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: mixed heritage

Meaning: Relating to both British and Indian cultures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has an Anglo-Indian heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: mixed heritage

Meaning: An excessive enthusiasm for English culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His anglo-mania was evident in his collection of British memorabilia.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Anglophilia

Meaning: A person who loves English culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an anglophile, she enjoys British literature.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Britophile

Meaning: An irrational dislike of England or English people.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His anglophobia was evident in his comments.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: anti-English sentiment

Meaning: A term used in South Asia to refer to a foreigner, especially a British person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The angrez was welcomed warmly by the locals.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: foreigner

Meaning: An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ankh is often seen in Egyptian art.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms: life symbol

Meaning: The date on which an event occurred in a previous year.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a special dinner.

Category: Culture › Celebrations