Meaning: Deep respect for someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She spoke of her grandmother with great reverence.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• respect
• admiration

Meaning: Showing deep respect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The audience was reverent during the ceremony.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• respectful
• solemn

Meaning: Expressing or characterized by reverence.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His tone was reverential when speaking about the leader.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• respectful
• awe-inspiring

Meaning: A ceremonial act or series of acts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rite of passage is important in many cultures.

Category: Culture › Ceremonies

Meaning: A set of actions performed in a specific order, often for religious or cultural reasons.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ritual was performed every year.

Category: Culture › Ceremonies

Meaning: Relating to or done as part of a ritual.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ritualistic dance was mesmerizing.

Category: Culture › Ceremonies

Meaning: Made into a ritual or routine.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ritualized greeting was a tradition.

Category: Culture › Ceremonies

Meaning: A member of the Romani people, traditionally known for their nomadic lifestyle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Romany culture is rich in music and storytelling.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Gypsy

Meaning: Relating to Romania or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is studying Rumanian culture.

Category: Culture › Geography

Synonyms: Romanian

Meaning: A character from an ancient alphabet, often used in magic or divination.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rune was carved into the stone.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms:

• symbol
• character

Meaning: a day when women can ask men to dance or date

Part of speech: noun

Example: Sadie Hawkins Day is celebrated in many schools.

Category: Culture

Meaning: A respectful term for a man, often used in South Asia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The servant addressed his employer as sahib.

Category: Culture › Social Terms

Meaning: For the purpose of; in the interest of.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He did it for the sake of his family.

Category: Culture › Social Terms

Meaning: A greeting in Arabic, meaning peace.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He greeted his friend with a warm salaam.

Category: Culture › Greetings

Meaning: A bar or pub, especially in the American West.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed drinks at the local saloon.

Category: Culture › Social Venues

Meaning: A greeting or expression of goodwill.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He offered a warm salutation to his guests.

Category: Culture › Greetings

Meaning: To show respect or recognition, often by raising a hand or bowing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The soldiers salute their commanding officer.

Category: Culture › Social Etiquette

Meaning: A member of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Sami have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Lapp

Meaning: A traditional Russian tea urn.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The samovar was used to brew tea for guests.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms: tea urn

Meaning: A term used in some contexts to refer to a dance or ritual.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sance was performed to celebrate the harvest.

Category: Culture › Rituals

Synonyms:

• dance
• ritual

Meaning: A legendary figure who brings gifts to children at Christmas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Children eagerly await Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms: Saint Nicholas

Meaning: A person from Scotland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a Scot who loves bagpipes.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: Scotsman

Meaning: Relating to the descendants of Scottish settlers in Ireland.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Many Scotch-Irish families migrated to America in the 18th century.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Meaning: A man from Scotland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Scotsman wore a traditional kilt.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: Scot

Meaning: A woman from Scotland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Scotswoman shared stories of her homeland.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: Scot

Meaning: Relating to Scotland or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Scottish culture is rich in history.

Category: Culture › Geography

Synonyms: Scots

Meaning: Relating to the Semites, a group of peoples including Jews and Arabs.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Semitic languages include Hebrew and Arabic.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• Jewish
• Arab

Meaning: relating to Senegal or its people

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Senegalese cuisine is known for its rich flavors.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: Senegalese people

Meaning: A Hebrew word meaning peace, often used as a greeting.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: They greeted each other with 'shalom' at the meeting.

Category: Culture › Language

Synonyms: peace

Meaning: A person regarded as having access to and influence in the world of spirits.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The shaman performed a ritual to heal the community.

Category: Culture › Spirituality

Synonyms: spiritual healer

Meaning: A Swahili term for advice or counsel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He sought shauri from his elders.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• advice
• counsel

Meaning: A Native American tribe originally from the Ohio Valley.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Shawnee people have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• tribe
• nation

Meaning: A title of respect for a leader or elder in Arab culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sheikh welcomed us to his home.

Category: Culture › Leadership

Meaning: A title or term used to refer to a sheikh in a specific context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Sheikh Dom was known for his wisdom and generosity.

Category: Culture › Leadership

Meaning: A common female name, often used in Australia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Sheila is coming to the party tonight.

Category: Culture › Names

Meaning: A wig worn by some married Jewish women.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a beautiful sheitel to the wedding.

Category: Culture › Fashion

Meaning: A term used in specific cultural contexts, often referring to a group.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The she-Nani-Gans gathered for their annual meeting.

Category: Culture › Groups

Meaning: A member of a Himalayan people known for their mountaineering skills.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Sherpa guided us up the mountain.

Category: Culture › Ethnic Groups

Meaning: A Native American tribe from the western United States.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Sho-shone people have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms:

• Shoshone
• Native American tribe

Meaning: A wedding that is hastily arranged, often due to pregnancy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They had a shotgun wedding after finding out she was expecting.

Category: Culture › Marriage

Synonyms:

• hasty wedding
• forced marriage