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Topic: Culture

conventicler

IPA: /kənˈvɛntɪklər/

KK: /kənˈvɛntɪklər/

noun

Definition: A person who attends or supports a conventicle, which is a private meeting for worship or discussion, often outside of established churches.

Example: The conventicler gathered with others to discuss their beliefs in a small, private setting.

convention

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal meeting or gathering of people with a common interest, or a widely accepted practice or custom in a group.

Example: The annual convention brought together experts from various fields to discuss new developments.

conventional

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənl/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Following accepted customs or practices; traditional and not unusual or different.

Example: The wedding was a conventional ceremony held in a church.

conventionalism

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or practice that follows traditional rules or norms in society.

Example: His views were criticized for their conventionalism, as they did not challenge the established norms.

conventionalist

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪst/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or supporting traditional practices or beliefs rather than modern ideas.

Example: His conventionalist views often led him to resist change in the community.

noun

Definition: A person who supports traditional ideas and practices rather than new or different ones.

Example: As a conventionalist, she preferred to follow established customs in her work.

conventionality

IPA: /kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /kənˌvɛnʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of following accepted customs and practices in society.

Example: Her conventionality made her hesitant to try new things.

conventionally

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʃənəli/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on accepted customs or practices, rather than being unusual or different.

Example: She dressed conventionally for the formal event, wearing a classic black dress.

conventioneer

IPA: /kənˈvɛnʧənɪr/

KK: /kənˈvɛnʧənɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who goes to a large meeting or event where people gather to discuss a specific topic or share information.

Example: The conventioneer enjoyed networking with other professionals at the conference.

conventual

IPA: /kənˈvɛn.tʃu.əl/

KK: /kənˈvɛn(t)ʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a religious community or a convent, often referring to the lifestyle or practices associated with such communities.

Example: The conventual lifestyle emphasizes prayer, community living, and service to others.

noun

Definition: A person who belongs to a religious community, especially one that lives in a convent or monastery.

Example: The conventual dedicated their lives to serving the community and practicing their faith.

converso

IPA: /kənˈvɜrsoʊ/

KK: /kənˈvɜrsoʊ/

noun

Definition: A person of Jewish or Muslim origin who converted to Christianity, especially under pressure or threat, particularly during the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal.

Example: Many conversos faced discrimination even after their conversion to Christianity.

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