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[C2 Level] Society & Culture – English vocabulary

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94 English words with meanings: inclusion, consumerism, multiculturalism, assimilation, heritage… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

Part of the learning path: C1–C2 Everyday English

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  1. inclusion /ɪn'klu:.ʒən/ (noun) — making sure everyone is included
    Example: Inclusion is essential for social progress.
    Synonyms: integration, embracement
  2. consumerism /kən'sju:.mə.rɪ.zəm/ (noun) — a focus on buying and owning things
    Example: Modern consumerism affects cultural values.
    Synonyms: materialism
  3. multiculturalism /,mʌl.ti'kʌl.tʃər.əl.ɪ.zəm/ (noun) — many cultures living together
    Example: The city prides itself on its multiculturalism.
    Synonyms: cultural diversity, pluralism
  4. assimilation /ə,sɪm.ɪ'leɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — losing your culture to fit another
    Example: Immigrants sometimes face challenges during assimilation.
    Synonyms: integration, adaptation
  5. heritage /'her.ɪ.tɪdʒ/ (noun) — things passed down from the past
    Example: The town is famous for its rich cultural heritage.
    Synonyms: legacy, tradition, inheritance
  6. ritual /'rɪtʃ.u.əl/ (noun) — special traditional actions or ceremonies
    Example: The ritual marked the beginning of the harvest season.
    Synonyms: ceremony, rite, practice
  7. customary /'kʌs.tə.mer.i/ (adj) — according to custom
    Example: It is customary to bow when greeting elders.
    Synonyms: traditional, usual, habitual
  8. folklore /'fəʊk.lɔ:r/ (noun) — traditional folk story
    Example: Folklore keeps ancient wisdom alive through stories.
    Synonyms: mythology, oral tradition
  9. patriarchy /'peɪ.tri.ɑ:r.ki/ (noun) — a society led by men
    Example: The feminist movement challenges traditional patriarchy.
    Synonyms: male-dominated society
  10. matriarchy /'meɪ.tri.ɑ:r.ki/ (noun) — a society led by women
    Example: Some tribes are organized under matriarchy.
    Synonyms: female-led society
  11. egalitarian /ɪ,ɡæl.ɪ'teə.ri.ən/ (adj) — believing everyone should be equal
    Example: Their society promotes egalitarian values.
    Synonyms: equal, fair-minded
  12. disparity /dɪ'spær.ɪ.ti/ (noun) — a big unfair difference
    Example: There is a huge disparity between rich and poor areas.
    Synonyms: inequality, difference
  13. conformity /kən'fɔ:.mə.ti/ (noun) — following social rules
    Example: Social pressure often leads to conformity.
    Synonyms: compliance, obedience
  14. diversity /daɪ'vɜ:.sə.ti/ (noun) — many different types
    Example: Diversity enriches the cultural environment.
    Synonyms: variety, multiplicity
  15. marginalization /,mɑ:.dʒɪ.nə.laɪ'zeɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — being pushed out of society
    Example: Marginalization affects minority communities deeply.
    Synonyms: exclusion, discrimination
  16. stereotype /'ster.i.ə.taɪp/ (noun) — fixed unfair belief
    Example: Stereotypes can distort cultural understanding.
    Synonyms: prejudice, bias
  17. xenophobia /,zen.ə'fəʊ.bi.ə/ (noun) — fear or dislike of foreigners
    Example: Xenophobia often arises from fear of the unfamiliar.
    Synonyms: racism, intolerance
  18. ethnocentrism /,eθ.nəʊ'sen.trɪ.zəm/ (noun) — belief that your culture is best
    Example: Ethnocentrism can hinder global cooperation.
    Synonyms: cultural bias
  19. cosmopolitan /,kɒz.mə'pɒl.ɪ.tən/ (adj) — many cultures worldwide
    Example: London is a cosmopolitan city.
    Synonyms: worldly, urban
  20. civic /'sɪv.ɪk/ (adj) — related to cities or citizens
    Example: Civic engagement strengthens democracy.
    Synonyms: municipal, civil
  21. solidarity /,sɒ.lɪ'dær.ɪ.ti/ (noun) — standing together
    Example: Workers showed solidarity during the strike.
    Synonyms: unity, cohesion
  22. cohesion /kəʊ'hi:.ʒən/ (noun) — sticking together
    Example: Cultural cohesion keeps communities stable.
    Synonyms: unity, bonding
  23. affluence /'æf.lu.əns/ (noun) — having a lot of money
    Example: Affluence changes people’s lifestyle choices.
    Synonyms: wealth, prosperity
  24. proletariat /,prəʊ.lə'teə.ri.ət/ (noun) — people who do manual jobs
    Example: The proletariat demanded better working conditions.
    Synonyms: working class, laborers
  25. aristocracy /,ær.ɪ'stɒk.rə.si/ (noun) — people from noble families
    Example: The aristocracy wielded vast influence in the past.
    Synonyms: nobility, upper class
  26. bourgeoisie /,bʊrʒ.wɑ:'zi:/ (noun) — the wealthy business-owning class
    Example: The bourgeoisie dominated economic life.
    Synonyms: middle class
  27. hierarchy /'haɪə.rɑ:.ki/ (noun) — a system of ranks
    Example: Every society has some form of hierarchy.
    Synonyms: ranking, order
  28. social stratification (noun) — division of society into levels
    Example: Social stratification creates inequality.
    Synonyms: class division
  29. tradition /trə'dɪʃ.ən/ (noun) — customs passed down
    Example: Each family has its own tradition.
    Synonyms: custom, heritage
  30. legacy /'leɡ.ə.si/ (noun) — what is left behind
    Example: Her music is an important legacy of her culture.
    Synonyms: inheritance, heritage

…and 64 more words in this set.

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