Meaning: A repeated phrase or slogan, often used for motivation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her mantra is 'Stay positive and keep going.'

Category: Culture › Philosophy

Synonyms: slogan

Meaning: Relating to the Isle of Man or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Manx cat is known for its lack of a tail.

Category: Culture › Geography

Synonyms: Isle of Man

Meaning: The wife or widow of a marquess.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The marchioness hosted a grand ball at her estate.

Category: Culture › Nobility

Synonyms: noblewoman

Meaning: Short for 'masculine' or 'masculinity', often used in LGBTQ+ contexts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He identifies as masc and enjoys traditional male activities.

Category: Culture › Gender Identity

Synonyms: masculine

Antonyms: feminine

Meaning: Having qualities traditionally associated with men.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has a very masculine appearance.

Category: Culture › Gender Identity

Synonyms:

• manly
• male

Antonyms: feminine

Meaning: The qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Society often defines masculinity in terms of strength.

Category: Culture › Gender Studies

Synonyms:

• manliness
• male identity

Antonyms: femininity

Meaning: To make something more masculine in character or appearance.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The fashion trend seems to masculinize women's clothing.

Category: Culture › Gender Studies

Synonyms: man up

Meaning: Relating to the Freemasons or their practices.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He wore a masonic ring as a symbol of his membership.

Category: Culture › Organizations

Synonyms: Freemason-related

Meaning: A bullfighter who performs in a bullring.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The matador displayed great skill during the performance.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms: bullfighter

Meaning: A term referring to the life force or essence in Māori culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concept of mauri is central to Māori beliefs.

Category: Culture › Māori Studies

Synonyms: life force

Meaning: A holiday celebrated on May 1st, often associated with spring and labor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: May Day is celebrated with various festivities.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: International Workers' Day

Meaning: A place that attracts many people, especially for a specific purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city is a mecca for artists.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• hub
• center

Meaning: Relating to Mexico or its culture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She loves Mexican food, especially tacos.

Category: Culture › Cuisine

Synonyms: of Mexico

Meaning: Relating to the Moors, a group of Muslim peoples from North Africa.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The architecture has a distinct Moorish style.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms:

• Islamic
• Arabic

Meaning: The essential customs and conventions of a community.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Understanding the mores of a culture is important.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• customs
• traditions

Meaning: Relating to Morocco or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She enjoys Moroccan cuisine.

Category: Culture › Geography

Synonyms: North African

Meaning: A day in the UK to honor mothers, celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They celebrated Mothering Sunday with a special meal.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

• Mother's Day
• parent's day

Meaning: A day to celebrate mothers, observed on different dates in various countries.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They bought flowers for Mother's Day.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

• Mother's Day
• parent's day

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 member of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many Native Americans have rich cultural traditions.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms: indigenous American

Meaning: The occasion of a person's birth, especially Jesus Christ's birth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The nativity scene is a popular Christmas decoration.

Category: Culture › Religious Traditions

Synonyms:

• birth
• origin

Meaning: A play depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children performed a nativity play at school.

Category: Culture › Religious Traditions

Synonyms: Christmas play

Meaning: A lifestyle that advocates nudity in social settings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Naturism promotes body positivity and acceptance.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: nudism

Meaning: A cultural movement that emerged in the late 20th century, focusing on spirituality and holistic practices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new age movement promotes alternative healing.

Category: Culture › Spirituality

Synonyms:

• spiritual movement
• holistic movement

Meaning: A person who travels in search of spiritual experiences, often associated with the new age movement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new age traveller seeks enlightenment through various practices.

Category: Culture › Spirituality

Synonyms:

• spiritual seeker
• wanderer

Meaning: The first day of the year, celebrated on January 1st.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We celebrated New Year with fireworks.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: New Year's Day

Meaning: The period surrounding the celebration of the New Year.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many people make resolutions during New Years.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: New Year celebrations

Meaning: January 1st, the first day of the year.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We always have a family gathering on New Year's Day.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: New Year

Meaning: The evening of December 31st, the last day of the year.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went to a party on New Year's Eve.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: New Year's celebration

Meaning: A promise to improve oneself in the new year.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: resolution

Meaning: A term for Christmas or a Christmas carol.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They sang a beautiful noel at the holiday concert.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

• Christmas
• Yule

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

Meaning: the act of following or obeying a rule or custom.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The observance of traditions is important in many cultures.

Synonyms:

• compliance
• adherence

Antonyms:

• disregard
• neglect

Meaning: relating to the western part of the world, especially Europe and the Americas.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The occidental culture has influenced many aspects of modern life.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• western
• European

Antonyms:

• eastern
• oriental

Meaning: related to supernatural or mystical phenomena.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has an interest in occult practices.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• mystical
• supernatural

Antonyms:

• ordinary
• mundane

Meaning: a person who studies or practices occultism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The occultist shared his knowledge of ancient rituals.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• mystic
• sorcerer

Meaning: A traditional belief or superstition that is not based on scientific evidence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The idea that eating carrots improves your eyesight is an old wives tale.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: superstition

Meaning: A sign or event that is believed to predict the future.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dark clouds were seen as an omen of bad weather.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• sign
• forewarning

Meaning: A term used in some cultures to denote a type of traditional greeting or expression.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He greeted me with an ono.

Category: Culture