| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | aesthetics | shared sense of beauty |
| 2. | architecture | building styles of a society |
| 3. | argot | language used by a group |
| 4. | art | creative expression and works |
| 5. | artistry | creative skill and expression |
| 6. | arts | creative expression of a society |
| 7. | atmosphere | the general feel of a place |
| 8. | background | social and cultural setting |
| 9. | belief system | a set of shared beliefs |
| 10. | beliefs | things a group accepts as true |
| 11. | ceremonies | formal celebratory or sacred events |
| 12. | character | distinctive qualities of a group |
| 13. | civilization | a developed society and its ways |
| 14. | climate | the prevailing social atmosphere |
| 15. | code of conduct | rules guiding acceptable behavior |
| 16. | collective identity | shared sense of who we are |
| 17. | communication style | typical ways of communicating |
| 18. | community life | life shaped by a community |
| 19. | conventions | accepted ways of behaving |
| 20. | customs | traditional practices of a group |
| 21. | dance | traditional movement and performance |
| 22. | dialect | a regional form of language |
| 23. | discourse | shared ways of talking and thinking |
| 24. | dress | typical clothing styles |
| 25. | education | shared learning and schooling |
| 26. | enculturation | learning one’s culture and norms |
| 27. | environment | the setting shaping behavior |
| 28. | ethnic identity | identity tied to ethnic background |
| 29. | ethnicity | shared cultural background and identity |
| 30. | ethos | guiding beliefs and character |
| 31. | etiquette | rules of polite behavior |
| 32. | expectations | what people assume should happen |
| 33. | faith | shared religious belief and practice |
| 34. | fashion | prevailing styles of dress |
| 35. | folklore | traditional stories and customs |
| 36. | folkways | everyday customary social habits |
| 37. | foodways | customs around food and eating |
| 38. | habits | regular patterns of behavior |
| 39. | heritage | inherited traditions and history |
| 40. | identity | who a group is collectively |
| 41. | ideology | a system of shared ideas |
| 42. | idiom | a characteristic way of speaking |
| 43. | institution | established social practice or system |
| 44. | institutions | established structures and practices |
| 45. | intellectual life | shared thinking and learning |
| 46. | jargon | specialized language of a group |
| 47. | language | a people’s shared speech system |
| 48. | learning | acquired knowledge in a group |
| 49. | legend | traditional story widely told |
| 50. | lifestyle | a characteristic way of living |
| 51. | literature | written works of artistic value |
| 52. | lore | traditional knowledge and stories |
| 53. | manners | socially acceptable behavior |
| 54. | mentality | a characteristic way of thinking |
| 55. | milieu | the surrounding social environment |
| 56. | mindset | a habitual way of thinking |
| 57. | mores | customary moral attitudes |
| 58. | music | a society’s musical expression |
| 59. | mythology | traditional myths of a people |
| 60. | narratives | shared stories shaping meaning |
| 61. | national character | typical traits of a nation |
| 62. | national identity | shared identity of a nation |
| 63. | nationhood | shared identity as a nation |
| 64. | norms | accepted standards of behavior |
| 65. | observances | customary acts of respect or worship |
| 66. | oral tradition | traditions passed by spoken word |
| 67. | outlook | a typical way of thinking |
| 68. | peoplehood | shared identity as a people |
| 69. | practice | a customary way of doing |
| 70. | practices | habitual ways of doing things |
| 71. | protocol | formal rules for conduct |
| 72. | refinement | cultivated taste and manners |
| 73. | religion | organized belief and worship |
| 74. | rites | ceremonial acts and observances |
| 75. | rituals | formal customary practices |
| 76. | rules | accepted guidelines for behavior |
| 77. | shared identity | common identity within a group |
| 78. | slang | informal group-specific language |
| 79. | social code | unwritten rules of behavior |
| 80. | social expectations | expected behavior in a group |
| 81. | social fabric | the web of social relations |
| 82. | social life | how people live together |
| 83. | social order | organized patterns of social life |
| 84. | social system | structured relationships in a society |
| 85. | society | a community with shared institutions |
| 86. | spirit | the distinctive character of a group |
| 87. | standards | levels of accepted quality or behavior |
| 88. | stories | shared narratives passed along |
| 89. | taboos | strongly forbidden social practices |
| 90. | taste | shared preferences in style |
| 91. | theater | dramatic performance traditions |
| 92. | tone | the overall character or mood |
| 93. | tradition | a long-established practice |
| 94. | traditions | handed-down beliefs and practices |
| 95. | tribal identity | identity rooted in a tribe |
| 96. | upbringing | early social and cultural shaping |
| 97. | values | shared principles and priorities |
| 98. | vernacular | everyday language of a group |
| 99. | way of life | a group’s typical living patterns |
| 100. | worldview | a shared view of the world |
