Meaning: A decorative lantern made of paper or silk, often used in festivals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Chinese lanterns lit up the night sky.

Category: Culture › Festivals

Synonyms:

• paper lantern
• decorative light

Meaning: A term used to refer to a certain style of Latina women, often associated with a specific cultural identity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She embraced her chola style with pride.

Category: Culture

Meaning: A term used to describe a certain style of Latino men, often associated with a specific cultural identity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He dressed in a cholo style for the event.

Category: Culture

Meaning: An open public square or marketplace in South Asia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chowk was bustling with vendors and shoppers.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: square

Meaning: Informal term for Christmas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We're planning a big dinner for Chrimbo.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: Christmas

Meaning: A holiday celebrated on December 25th, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We decorate the tree every Christmas.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: Xmas

Meaning: A gift or bonus given at Christmas, often to employees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He received a Christmas box from his employer.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: The day celebrated on December 25th, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We always have a big family dinner on Christmas Day.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: The evening of December 24th, the day before Christmas Day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We open one present on Christmas Eve.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: A sock or bag hung up for Santa Claus to fill with gifts on Christmas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I hung my Christmas stocking by the fireplace.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: The period around Christmas, typically including the days leading up to and following December 25th.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Christmas time is my favorite season of the year.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: An evergreen tree decorated with lights and ornaments for Christmas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We decorated the Christmas tree together as a family.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: A building used for public Christian worship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We attended service at the local church.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: An official in a church responsible for the maintenance of the building and its property.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The church warden greeted us at the entrance.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: A person who regularly attends church services.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a devoted churchgoer.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: A clergyman or member of the clergy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The churchman delivered a powerful sermon.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: Having a strong connection to church or religious practices.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has a churchy attitude towards life.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: An area of land surrounding a church, often used as a burial ground.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The churchyard was peaceful and quiet.

Category: Culture › Religion

Meaning: A well-dressed man, typically from the city.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He looked like a city gent in his tailored suit.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: urban gentleman

Meaning: A person from the city who is perceived as sophisticated or stylish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He’s a city slicker who knows all the best restaurants.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: urbanite

Meaning: A public holiday that celebrates a city's heritage or history.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We celebrate the civic holiday with a parade.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Meaning: To bring a society to a more advanced stage of development.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Education can help to civilise a community.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: educate

Antonyms: barbarize

Meaning: Characterized by refined behavior and social order.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: A civilised society values education and justice.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• cultured
• refined

Antonyms: uncivilized

Meaning: Polite behavior and courtesy towards others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Civility is important in public discourse.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• politeness
• courtesy

Antonyms: rudeness

Meaning: To educate or bring a society to a more advanced state.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Efforts to civilize the region included building schools.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: educate

Antonyms: barbarize

Meaning: Having a high level of culture and social organization.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: A civilized world promotes peace and cooperation.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• cultured
• refined

Antonyms: uncivilized

Meaning: A colloquial term for civilian life, especially after military service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Adjusting to Civvy street can be challenging for veterans.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: civilian life

Meaning: A group of related families or households.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The clan gathered for a family reunion.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• tribe
• family

Meaning: Tending to associate closely with one's own group and exclude others.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The clannish community was wary of outsiders.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• exclusive
• cliqueish

Antonyms: inclusive

Meaning: A member of a clan.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a clansman who takes pride in his heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: clan member

Meaning: An old man, often used affectionately or humorously.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The old codger told stories from his youth.

Category: Culture › Aging

Meaning: People who are well-informed about a particular subject.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The exhibition was attended by art cognoscenti.

Category: Culture › Expertise

Meaning: A young woman or girl, especially in Ireland.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The colleen danced gracefully at the festival.

Category: Culture › Irish Culture

Synonyms:

• girl
• young woman

Meaning: A holiday in the United States celebrating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms:

• holiday
• celebration

Meaning: A Native American tribe originally from the Great Plains.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Comanche were known for their skilled horse riding.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms:

• tribe
• nation

Meaning: A solemn procession, especially for a funeral.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cortege moved slowly through the streets.

Category: Culture › Ceremonies

Synonyms:

• procession
• funeral march

Meaning: Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has a cosmopolitan outlook, having lived in several countries.

Category: Culture › Society

Synonyms:

• worldly
• sophisticated

Antonyms:

• provincial
• narrow-minded

Meaning: A group of witches who meet regularly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coven gathered under the full moon.

Category: Culture › Witchcraft

Synonyms:

• circle
• group

Meaning: A member of a North American Indigenous people.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Cree have a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture › Indigenous Peoples

Synonyms:

• Indigenous
• Native American

Meaning: A person of mixed European and African descent, especially in the Caribbean.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The creole culture is rich in traditions and history.

Category: Culture › Ethnic Groups

Synonyms: mixed heritage