Meaning: a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had haggis and recited poems on Burns Night.

Category: Culture › Literature

Meaning: the code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai

Part of speech: noun

Example: Bushido emphasizes loyalty and honor.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms:

• code
• ethics

Meaning: a member of the indigenous people of southern Africa

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Bushman have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnic Groups

Synonyms:

• San
• Khoisan

Meaning: a term for a boss or master in Swahili

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bwana of the camp was very welcoming.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• master
• chief

Meaning: relating to Belarus

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Byelorussian culture is rich and diverse.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Belarusian

Meaning: an organization promoting British culture and education

Part of speech: noun

Example: The British Council offers scholarships.

Category: Culture › Organizations

Synonyms:

• cultural organization
• educational body

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

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 Swahili term meaning 'familyhood' or 'togetherness'

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ujamaa emphasizes community and cooperation.

Category: Culture › Social Concepts

Meaning: a traditional knife used by Inuit women

Part of speech: phrase

Example: She used an ulu late to prepare the fish.

Category: Culture › Tools

Meaning: a young boy in South African slang

Part of speech: noun

Example: The umfaan played soccer in the street.

Category: Culture › Slang

Meaning: a card or gift given on Valentine's Day

Part of speech: noun

Example: I received a lovely valentine from my friend.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

• love note
• card

Meaning: a holiday celebrated on February 14th

Part of speech: noun

Example: Valentines Day is a time for love and friendship.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: Valentine's Day

Meaning: a stereotype of a young woman from the San Fernando Valley

Part of speech: noun

Example: She talks like a typical Valley Girl.

Category: Culture › Stereotypes

Meaning: a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Xhosa people have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnic Groups

Meaning: an informal term for Christmas

Part of speech: noun

Example: We decorate the tree for Xmas every year.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: a friend or buddy, often used in South Asian cultures

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hey yaar, how have you been?

Category: Culture

Meaning: a rude, noisy, or violent person

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crowd was filled with yahoos celebrating the victory.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: loud person

Meaning: a nickname for an American, especially from the North

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Yankees are a famous baseball team.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: American

Meaning: a member of a Jamaican gang

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Yardie was known for his street skills.

Category: Culture