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Topic: Culture

diatribe

IPA: /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

KK: /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

noun

Definition: A long and angry speech or piece of writing that criticizes someone or something very strongly.

Example: The politician's diatribe against his opponents was filled with harsh accusations.

dicey

IPA: /ˈdaɪsi/

KK: /ˈdaɪsi/

adjective

Definition: Involving a lot of risk or danger; uncertain and potentially harmful.

Example: The weather looks dicey, so we should be careful about going hiking today.

dichotomy

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example: The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.

didgeridoo

IPA: /ˌdɪdʒəˈriːduː/

KK: /ˈdɪdʒəˌridoʊ/

noun

Definition: A long musical instrument made from a hollowed-out log or bamboo, traditionally used by Indigenous Australians, that produces a deep, resonant sound when blown into.

Example: He played the didgeridoo beautifully at the cultural festival.

didjeridoo

IPA: //ˌdɪdʒəˈriːduː//

KK: /dɪdʒəˈridoʊ/

noun

Definition: A musical instrument from Australia made from a long hollow branch that produces a deep sound when played.

Example: He played the didjeridoo at the cultural festival, filling the air with its unique sound.

diegesis

IPA: //daɪˈdʒiːsɪs//

KK: /daɪˈdʒiːsɪs/

noun

Definition: A way of telling a story or recounting events, often used in literature and film.

Example: The film's diegesis included both the characters' dialogue and the background music that the characters could hear.

diehard

IPA: /ˈdaɪhɑrd/

KK: /ˈdaɪhɑrd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is very loyal to a particular idea, group, or cause and does not want to change, even when it may be necessary.

Example: He is a diehard fan of the team, never missing a game regardless of their performance.

noun

Definition: A person who strongly supports a particular cause, belief, or idea, often refusing to change their opinion or behavior.

Example: He is a diehard fan of the team, never missing a game regardless of the weather.

diffusionism

IPA: /dɪˈfjuːʒənɪzəm/

KK: /dɪˈfjuːʒənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The idea that cultural changes happen when ideas or practices spread from one culture to another, often from more developed to less developed cultures.

Example: Diffusionism explains how Western ideas influenced many other cultures around the world.

diffusionist

IPA: /dɪˈfjuːʒənɪst/

KK: /dɪˈfjuːʒənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the theory that cultural traits and ideas spread from one society to another.

Example: The diffusionist approach helps us understand how different cultures influence each other.

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that cultural traits and innovations spread from one society to another rather than being created independently.

Example: The diffusionist argued that many cultural practices originated from a few key civilizations and spread across the world.

digamist

IPA: /ˈdɪɡəˌmɪst/

KK: /ˈdɪɡəˌmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who marries again after having been married before.

Example: After his divorce, he became a digamist and married a wonderful woman.

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