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Topic: Culture

anecdotally

IPA: /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəli/

KK: /ænɪkˈdoʊtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on personal accounts or stories rather than on scientific evidence or facts.

Example: Anecdotally, many people believe that drinking green tea helps with weight loss.

anecdote

IPA: /ˈænɪkdoʊt/

KK: /ˈænɪkdoʊt/

noun

Definition: A brief story about an interesting or funny event, often based on real life.

Example: She shared a funny anecdote about her childhood during the meeting.

anecdotic

IPA: /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪk/

KK: /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by anecdotes, which are short, interesting stories about real events or people.

Example: His anecdotic style made the lecture more engaging and enjoyable for the audience.

anecdotical

IPA: /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪkəl/

KK: /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is based on personal stories or experiences rather than facts or scientific evidence.

Example: His anecdotical approach to teaching made the lessons more engaging and relatable.

anecdotist

IPA: //ˈænɪkˌdoʊtɪst//

KK: /ænɪkˈdoʊtɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who shares or collects short, interesting stories about real events or people.

Example: The anecdotist entertained the audience with funny stories from his travels.

angakok

IPA: /æŋəˈkɒk/

KK: /æŋgəˌkɔk/

noun

Definition: A term used to refer to a shaman or spiritual healer in some Inuit cultures, often believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits and perform healing rituals.

Example: The angakok performed a ritual to help the community heal from their troubles.

angel

IPA: /ˈeɪndʒəl/

KK: /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

noun

Definition: A celestial being often depicted as a human with wings, known for being a messenger or protector, especially in religious contexts.

Example: She felt as if her grandmother was her angel, watching over her from above.

angelic

IPA: /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/

KK: /ˈændʒəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to angels or having qualities that are pure, kind, and beautiful, like an angel.

Example: Her angelic smile made everyone feel at ease.

angelical

IPA: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

KK: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to angels; having a pure, kind, or innocent quality, often associated with goodness or beauty.

Example: Her angelical voice captivated everyone in the room.

angelus

IPA: /ˈændʒələs/

KK: /ˈændʒələs/

noun

Definition: A religious practice in the Western church that honors the announcement of the Incarnation, typically recited three times a day: in the morning, at noon, and in the evening.

Example: Every day at noon, the church bells ring to signal the time for the Angelus prayer.

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