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Topic: Culture

antiquated

IPA: /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

KK: /æn'tɪkweɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very old and no longer useful or fashionable.

Example: The antiquated technology in the office made it difficult to complete tasks efficiently.

antiquation

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈkweɪʃən/

KK: /æntɪˈkweɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming old or no longer useful.

Example: The antiquation of technology can lead to the need for constant updates.

antique

IPA: /ænˈtiːk/

KK: /æn'tik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is very old or from a previous time period, often valued for its age and historical significance.

Example: She decorated her living room with antique furniture that belonged to her grandparents.

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for or collect old items that are valuable because of their age and rarity.

Example: She loves to antique at flea markets on the weekends.

noun

Definition: An item that is valued for its age and historical significance, often a piece of furniture, art, or decoration that is at least 100 years old.

Example: She collects antique furniture from the 18th century.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something look old or like an antique, often by adding wear or aging effects.

Example: She antiqued the furniture to give it a vintage look.

antiquer

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.kər/

KK: /æn'tɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes new furniture look old or who collects old items that are valuable because of their age.

Example: The antiquer found a beautiful vase from the 18th century at the flea market.

antiquity

IPA: /ænˈtɪkwɪti/

KK: /æn'tɪkwɪti/

noun

Definition: A period in history that refers to ancient times, especially before the Middle Ages, or objects and relics from that time.

Example: The museum has a collection of artifacts from antiquity that are thousands of years old.

antiromantic

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.roʊˈmæn.ɪk/

KK: /ˌæntiˈroʊmænɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a stance or attitude that is against or does not support romantic ideals or feelings.

Example: His antiromantic views made it difficult for him to enjoy love stories.

noun

Definition: A person who is against or does not believe in the ideals of romance, often rejecting romantic notions or expressions.

Example: As an antiromantic, she preferred practical relationships over grand romantic gestures.

antiromanticism

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.roʊˈmæn.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˌæntiˌroʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or attitude that opposes the ideals and values of romanticism, which often emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism.

Example: The artist's work reflects a strong sense of antiromanticism, focusing instead on realism and social critique.

antisex

IPA: //ˈæn.ti.sɛks//

KK: /ˈæn.ti.sɛks/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to sexual activity or the expression of sexuality.

Example: The group's antisex stance was evident in their campaigns against explicit content.

antisexist

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈsɛkst/

KK: /æntiˈsɛkst/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to discrimination based on gender, promoting equality between the sexes.

Example: The organization is known for its antisexist policies that support equal rights for all genders.

noun

Definition: A person who actively fights against discrimination based on gender and promotes equality between the sexes.

Example: As an antisexist, she works to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, regardless of their gender.

antisexual

IPA: /ˌæntiˈsɛkʃuəl/

KK: /æntiˈsɛkʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Opposing or rejecting sexual activity or relationships.

Example: Some people identify as antisexual and choose not to engage in sexual relationships.

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