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Topic: Culture

digamous

IPA: /dɪˈɡæməs/

KK: /dɪˈɡæməs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a second marriage that occurs after the death of a spouse.

Example: After his first wife passed away, he entered into a digamous relationship.

diglossia

IPA: /dɪˈɡlɒs.i.ə/

KK: /dɪˈɡlɑːsiə/

noun

Definition: A situation in language use where two different forms of a language are used by a community, often with one being more formal and the other more casual.

Example: In some regions, diglossia is common, where people switch between a formal language for writing and a colloquial one for speaking.

diglossic

IPA: /dɪˈɡlɒsɪk/

KK: /dɪˈɡlɑsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation where two different languages or dialects are used in different social contexts within a community.

Example: In some regions, the local population speaks a diglossic language, using one form at home and another in formal settings.

diglot

IPA: /ˈdɪɡlɒt/

KK: /ˈdɪɡlɒt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person or thing that can speak or use two languages fluently.

Example: Being a diglot allows her to communicate with a wider range of people.

noun

Definition: A person who speaks two languages fluently, or a text that presents the same content in two languages side by side.

Example: As a diglot, she easily switched between English and Spanish during the conversation.

dignitary

IPA: /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

KK: /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a high rank or important position, often in government or society.

Example: The dignitary attended the ceremony to represent the country.

dignity

IPA: /ˈdɪɡnɪti/

KK: /ˈdɪɡnɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect; having self-respect and a sense of pride.

Example: She carried herself with dignity, even in difficult situations.

digression

IPA: /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A part of a conversation or text that goes off-topic and does not relate to the main subject.

Example: During the lecture, the professor made a digression about his travels, which was interesting but not related to the topic.

dilettante

IPA: /ˌdɪl.əˈtænt/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪˌtænti/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is not serious about their interests and only engages in them at a surface level, often without deep knowledge or commitment.

Example: He is a dilettante in art, enjoying it casually but lacking any real expertise.

noun

Definition: A person who takes a casual or superficial interest in something, especially in the arts or a specific field of knowledge.

Example: Although he was a dilettante in painting, he enjoyed visiting galleries and discussing art with friends.

dilettantish

IPA: /ˌdɪl.əˈtæn.tɪʃ/

KK: /dɪlɛtəntɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is not serious or skilled in a particular field, often showing a lack of professionalism or expertise.

Example: His dilettantish approach to painting was evident in the way he mixed colors without any understanding of technique.

dilettantism

IPA: /ˌdɪl.əˈtæn.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /dɪlɛtəntɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The behavior of someone who is an amateur or dabbler in a field, especially in the arts, often without serious commitment or expertise.

Example: His dilettantism was evident in his casual approach to painting, as he only picked up a brush occasionally.

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