Meaning: A skilled horseman and cattle herder from the South American pampas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gaucho rode across the plains with ease.

Category: Culture › Folklore

Synonyms: cowboy

Meaning: A person with a strong interest in a particular subject, often technology or gaming.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a computer geek who loves coding.

Category: Culture › Technology

Synonyms:

• enthusiast
• nerd

Meaning: Relating to Georgia, a country or the U.S. state.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Georgian architecture is known for its elegance.

Category: Culture › National Identity

Synonyms:

• Georgian (country)
• Georgian (state)

Meaning: Relating to Germany or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: German culture is rich in history.

Category: Culture › National Identity

Synonyms:

• Teutonic
• Deutsch

Meaning: Relating to the Germanic languages or peoples.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Germanic tribes played a significant role in European history.

Category: Culture › Linguistics

Synonyms:

• Teutonic
• Indo-European

Meaning: Relating to Ghana or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Ghanaian culture is rich and diverse.

Category: Culture › National Identity

Synonyms:

• Ghanaian (nationality)
• Ghanaian (cultural)

Meaning: The spirit of a dead person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many believe that a ghost haunts the old house.

Category: Culture › Folklore

Synonyms:

• spirit
• phantom

Meaning: Having a pale or ethereal appearance; spooky.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ghostly figure appeared in the fog.

Category: Culture › Folklore

Synonyms:

• spooky
• phantasmal

Meaning: A mythical creature that feeds on human flesh.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The story featured a ghoul that haunted the graveyard.

Category: Culture › Folklore

Synonyms:

• monster
• creature

Meaning: A member of a traditionally nomadic people, often associated with a specific culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gipsy community has a rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• Romani
• traveler

Meaning: Relating to Greece or its culture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Greek mythology is fascinating.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: Hellenic

Meaning: A foreigner, especially an American in Latin America.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The locals called him a gringo because he was not from the area.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• foreigner
• outsider

Meaning: A member of a traditionally nomadic people, often associated with a distinct culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gypsy community is known for its vibrant music and dance.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• Romani
• traveler

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 holiday celebrated on October 31st, often with costumes and trick-or-treating.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Children love dressing up for Halloween.

Category: Culture › Holidays

Synonyms: All Hallows' Eve

Meaning: A Jewish festival celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They lit the menorah during Hanukkah.

Category: Culture › Religious Festivals

Synonyms:

• Festival of Lights
• Chanukah

Meaning: A form of ritual suicide by disembowelment, practiced by samurai.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hara-kiri was seen as an honorable way to die.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms:

• seppuku
• ritual suicide

Meaning: A domestic space reserved for the women of a polygamous family.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The harem was a private area of the palace.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• women's quarters
• domestic space

Meaning: A woman who engages in sexual activity for money; a prostitute.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The story depicted a harlot in a historical setting.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• prostitute
• sex worker

Meaning: A celebration of the harvest season, often with feasting and festivities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The harvest festival attracted many visitors.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• harvest celebration
• autumn festival

Meaning: property or traditions passed down from previous generations

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cultural heritage is important for identity.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

• legacy
• inheritance

Meaning: a person from a rural area, often perceived as unsophisticated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He felt like a hick when he visited the big city.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• country person
• rube

Antonyms:

• city dweller
• sophisticate

Meaning: narrow-minded or rigid in opinions or beliefs.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His hidebound views made it difficult to accept new ideas.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• conservative
• rigid

Antonyms:

• open-minded
• flexible

Meaning: the social class of people who are wealthy and influential.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a member of high society.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• elite
• upper class

Antonyms:

• lower class
• working class

Meaning: born into a high social class.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was a highborn lady from an aristocratic family.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms:

• noble
• aristocratic

Antonyms:

• common
• lowborn

Meaning: a title of respect for royalty or nobility.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His Highness will attend the ceremony.

Category: Culture › Royalty

Synonyms:

• royalty
• nobility

Meaning: A person from a rural area, often stereotyped as unsophisticated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was called a hillbilly for his country accent.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms: country person

Meaning: A person, especially in the 1960s, who rejected conventional values and promoted peace and love.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hippie movement was influential in the 1960s.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms: flower child

Meaning: A variant spelling of 'hippie', referring to the same cultural movement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hippy culture of the 1960s promoted peace and love.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms: flower child

Meaning: A person who follows the latest trends and fashions, often in a non-mainstream way.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The café is popular among hipsters.

Category: Culture › Sociology

Synonyms: trendy person

Meaning: Relating to Spanish-speaking countries or cultures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is proud of her Hispanic heritage.

Category: Culture › Ethnicity

Synonyms: Latino

Meaning: The Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hogmanay is celebrated with fireworks and parties.

Category: Culture › Festivals

Synonyms: New Year's Eve

Meaning: A day of celebration or observance, often a public holiday.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Christmas is a popular holiday.

Category: Culture › Celebrations

Synonyms: celebration

Meaning: A close friend or companion, often used in urban slang.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I met up with my homeboy at the café.

Category: Culture › Slang

Synonyms:

• friend
• buddy

Meaning: A close female friend, often used in urban slang.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I went shopping with my homegirl yesterday.

Category: Culture › Slang

Synonyms:

• friend
• girlfriend

Meaning: Relating to sexual attraction between members of the same sex.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The film contained homoerotic themes that sparked discussion.

Category: Culture › Sexuality

Synonyms: same-sex attraction

Meaning: Relating to Hungary or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Hungarian cuisine is known for its rich flavors.

Category: Culture › Nationalities

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

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