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Topic: Culture

othering

IPA: /ˈʌðərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌðərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of viewing or treating a person or group as different or separate from oneself, often leading to feelings of alienation or exclusion.

Example: The concept of othering can be seen in many social situations where people are judged based on their differences.

otherness

IPA: /ˈʌðərnəs/

KK: /ˈʌðərnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from something else.

Example: The concept of otherness helps us understand cultural differences.

oubliette

IPA: /ˌuːbliˈɛt/

KK: /ub-li-ˈet/

noun

Definition: A type of dungeon that has a trapdoor at the top, making it difficult to escape from.

Example: The prisoner was thrown into the oubliette, where he could not escape.

oud

IPA: //uːd//

KK: /ud/

noun

Definition: A stringed musical instrument that looks like a lute and is commonly played in Arab countries and parts of northern Africa and southwest Asia.

Example: He played a beautiful melody on his oud during the concert.

ouphe

IPA: /uːf/

KK: /uf/

noun

Definition: A magical creature often depicted as a fairy, goblin, or elf, typically found in folklore and fantasy stories.

Example: In the old tale, the ouphe helped the lost traveler find his way home.

ourari

IPA: /aʊˈrɑːri/

KK: /aʊˈrɑːri/

noun

Definition: A type of poison derived from the bark of certain trees, traditionally used by indigenous people for hunting.

Example: The hunter applied the ourari to his arrows to ensure a quick kill.

outcaste

IPA: //aʊtˈkæst//

KK: /aʊtˈkæst/

noun

Definition: A person who is excluded from a social group or caste, often due to violating its rules or customs.

Example: In some societies, outcastes face discrimination and are treated as outsiders.

outdated

IPA: //aʊtˈdeɪtɪd//

KK: /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: No longer in style or use; something that is considered old-fashioned or not relevant anymore.

Example: The technology in that old computer is outdated and needs to be replaced.

outdazzle

IPA: /aʊtˈdæzl/

KK: /aʊtˈdæzl/

verb

Definition: To shine brighter or be more impressive than someone or something else.

Example: The new smartphone can outdazzle all its competitors with its stunning design.

outgroup

IPA: /ˈaʊtɡruːp/

KK: /ˈaʊtˌɡruːp/

noun

Definition: A group of individuals or species that is not part of the main group being studied or considered, often used in scientific contexts to provide a comparison.

Example: In the study of evolutionary relationships, researchers often include an outgroup to help clarify the characteristics of the ingroup.

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