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Topic: Culture

semidocumentary

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈdɒkjʊˌmɛnˌtəri/

KK: /sɛmiˌdɑkjuˈmɛnˌtɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of media, such as a film or book, that combines fictional elements with real facts or events to tell a story.

Example: The filmmaker created a semidocumentary that blended interviews with actors and real-life footage.

seminal

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong influence on future developments or ideas; original and creative.

Example: The scientist's seminal research laid the groundwork for many future studies in the field.

seminarian

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriən/

KK: /sɛməˈnɛrɪən/

noun

Definition: A person who is studying at a religious school, especially to become a priest.

Example: The seminarian spent several years learning about theology and pastoral care.

seminomad

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌnoʊmæd//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌnoʊmæd/

noun

Definition: A person or group that moves from place to place for part of the year but also grows some crops at a fixed location.

Example: The seminomads set up their tents near the river during the summer months while tending to their crops.

seminomadic

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnoʊmædɪk/

KK: /sɛˈmɪnəˌmædɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a lifestyle that is partly nomadic, where people move from place to place but also have a more permanent home or settlement.

Example: The seminomadic tribes often migrate seasonally to find better grazing for their livestock.

seminude

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnjuːd/

KK: /sɛməˈnjud/

adjective

Definition: Partially dressed or not fully covered by clothing.

Example: The artist painted a seminude model for his latest work.

adverb

Definition: Wearing only some clothing, not fully dressed.

Example: The artist painted her seminude figure with great attention to detail.

seminudity

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnjuːdəti/

KK: /sɛməˈnudi/

noun

Definition: The condition of wearing very little clothing or being partially dressed.

Example: The art exhibit featured models in a state of seminudity, showcasing the human form.

semiological

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /sɛmiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

Example: The semiological approach helps us understand how meaning is constructed in language and culture.

semiologist

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /sɛmiˈɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies signs and symbols and how they are used in communication.

Example: The semiologist analyzed the meaning behind the advertisements.

semiosis

IPA: /sɪˈmaɪəsɪs/

KK: /sɪˈmiːəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process or activity that involves signs and the creation of meaning.

Example: The study of semiosis helps us understand how we interpret signs in communication.

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