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Topic: Culture

obelize

IPA: /oʊˈbɛlaɪz/

KK: /ˈoʊbəlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To mark or annotate something with a symbol called an obelus, which is often used to indicate a footnote or a reference.

Example: In academic writing, it is common to obelize certain terms to provide additional information.

obelus

IPA: /ˈoʊbələs/

KK: /ˈoʊbələs/

noun

Definition: A symbol used in ancient texts to show that a part of the text is doubtful or questionable.

Example: The scholar used an obelus to indicate the uncertain passage in the manuscript.

obento

IPA: /oʊˈbɛnˌtoʊ/

KK: /oʊˈbɛnˌtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A traditional Japanese meal served in a box, usually with different sections for various foods like rice, fish, and vegetables.

Example: She prepared a delicious obento for her picnic in the park.

obeyer

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪər/

KK: /oʊˈbeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who follows rules, commands, or instructions given by someone in authority.

Example: The obeyer of the law always respects the rules of the community.

obi

IPA: /ˈoʊbi/

KK: /oʊbi/

noun

Definition: A wide sash that is tied in the back, often worn by women in Japan as part of traditional clothing, especially with a kimono.

Example: She wore a beautiful obi with her kimono at the festival.

obiism

IPA: /oʊˈbiːɪzəm/

KK: /oʊˈbiːɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system or practice involving superstitions and rituals associated with the obi.

Example: The community gathered to celebrate the traditions of obiism during the festival.

obituarist

IPA: /əˈbɪtʃuːərɪst/

KK: /əˈbɪtʃuːərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes notices about someone's death, often highlighting their life and achievements.

Example: The obituarist wrote a touching tribute to the late author in the newspaper.

obituary

IPA: /əˈbɪtʃuːəri/

KK: /əˈbɪtʃuːɛri/

noun

Definition: A notice that is published to inform people about someone's death, often including a short biography of the person who has died.

Example: The newspaper published an obituary for the famous author who passed away last week.

objectification

IPA: /ˌɒb.dʒɛk.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɑbdʒɛk.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of treating a person or thing as an object rather than as a human being with feelings and rights.

Example: The objectification of individuals in media can lead to harmful stereotypes.

objectified

IPA: //ˈɒbdʒɛk.tɪ.faɪd//

KK: /ˈɑbdʒɛktɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Treated as a thing rather than as a person, often in a way that disregards individual feelings or rights.

Example: In many advertisements, women are often objectified, reducing them to mere visuals rather than individuals.

verb

Definition: To treat someone as an object or a thing, rather than as a person with feelings and thoughts.

Example: In the film, the main character felt objectified by the way she was portrayed.

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