4.3.9 Culture

Use this domain for general words referring to culture--the way a group of people (such as a tribe) behaves that is different from other groups.

OMC Codes: 
180 Total Culture
181 Ethos
182 Function and Adaptational Interpretations
183 Norms
184 Cultural Participation
185 Cultural Goals
186 Cultural Identity and Pride
Ethnocentrism
  • What general words refer to culture?
    culture, cultural norm, civilization

    • 4.3.9.1 Custom

    Use this domain for words referring to customs--a particular practice of a cultural group.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    41B Custom, Tradition
  • What words refer to a custom?
    custom, convention, tradition, (our) way, praxis,

    • 4.3.9.2 Habit

    Use this domain for words referring to a habit--a pattern of behavior of a person; something a person does frequently or regularly.

  • What words refer to a habit?
    habit, habitual, mannerism, ways,
  • What words refer to doing something because it is a habit?
    have a habit of doing something, out of habit, from habit, force of habit, be accustomed to