Vocabulary-Words associated with culture continued - SS3 English Lesson Note

Acculturation: The process of learning the customs and traditions of a new culture.

Artifact: An object that is created by humans and that has cultural significance.

Belief: An idea or a set of ideas that is accepted as true.

Custom: A traditional way of doing something.

Etiquette: The rules of polite behavior in a particular society.

Folk art: Art that is created by ordinary people and that is not intended for sale.

Heritage: The traditions, customs, and beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation.

Identity: The sense of who you are and where you belong.

Ideology: A set of beliefs that guides the way people think and act.

Language: The system of communication that is used by a particular group of people.

Literature: The written works of a particular culture.

Norm: A standard of behavior that is considered acceptable in a particular society.

Ritual: A ceremony or act that is performed regularly in a particular culture.

Symbol: An object, image, or act that has a particular meaning in a particular culture.

Tradition: A custom or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Values: The beliefs and principles that are important to a particular culture.