Exploring Cultural Vocabulary. A Guide for Language Learners

Cultural Vocabulary

A belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance.

Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings, stories, and cultural expressions passed down from previous generations.

The inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization.

The presence of, or support for, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

The scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures.

Standards or patterns of social behavior typical or expected in a society.

A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or association.

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

The process of fully understanding information or ideas, often in a cultural context.

The process by which organizations develop international influence or start operating internationally.