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Topic: Culture

orthodoxly

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒdɒkli/

KK: /ɔrˈθɑdɒksli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows traditional beliefs or practices; in a conventional manner.

Example: The community celebrated the holiday orthodoxly, adhering to all the traditional customs.

orthodoxy

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈdɑksi/

KK: /ɔrˈθədɑksi/

noun

Definition: A set of beliefs or practices that are considered traditional or accepted, especially in religion or philosophy.

Example: Many people follow the orthodoxy of their faith without questioning it.

ossuary

IPA: /ˈɒs.jʊ.əri/

KK: /ˈɑs.juː.ɛr.i/

noun

Definition: A place or container where the bones of dead people are kept.

Example: The ancient ossuary was discovered during the archaeological dig.

ostensibly

IPA: /ɒˈstɛnsɪbli/

KK: /ɔˈstɛnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that appears to be true but may not be; seemingly or apparently.

Example: Ostensibly, he was happy with the decision, but I could tell he was upset.

ostentation

IPA: /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːstɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A showy display intended to attract attention or admiration, often in a way that seems excessive or pretentious.

Example: The ostentation of the wealthy guests at the party was hard to ignore.

ostentatious

IPA: /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/

KK: /ɔsˈtɛntəˌteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is designed to impress or attract notice, often in a way that is excessive or showy.

Example: The celebrity arrived at the party in an ostentatious outfit that drew everyone's attention.

ostentatiously

IPA: /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəsli/

KK: /ɔːˈstɛntəˌteɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is meant to attract attention or impress others, often by being overly showy or extravagant.

Example: She dressed ostentatiously for the party, wearing a sparkling gown and flashy jewelry.

ostiary

IPA: //ˈɒstɪəri//

KK: /ˈɔːstɪəri/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for opening and closing the doors of a church, often serving as a doorkeeper.

Example: The ostiary welcomed the guests as they entered the church for the ceremony.

ostracism

IPA: //ˈɒstrəˌsɪzəm//

KK: /ˈɑstrəˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of excluding someone from a group or society, often as a form of punishment or social rejection.

Example: The student faced ostracism from his peers after the incident.

ostrakon

IPA: /ˈɒstrəkɒn/

KK: /ˈɑstrəˌkɒn/

noun

Definition: A piece of pottery or stone used in ancient times, often for writing or voting.

Example: In ancient Greece, citizens would write names on an ostrakon to vote for banishment.

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