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| Afghan |
of or having to do with Afghanistan or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| archaeologist |
a scientist who works in the field of archaeology, the study of past human life and culture. |
| Asian American |
of or having to do with American people of Asian origin, or their history or culture. [1/2 definitions] |
| assimilate |
to help or force (people of a different culture) to adapt and become similar to a larger or more dominant group within a region and to become part of that population. [1/3 definitions] |
| Australian |
When something is Australian, it is from the country of Australia, or it has to do with the people or culture of Australia. |
| Bangladeshi |
of or having to do with the country of Bangladesh or with its people, culture, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| barbarian |
a person in a culture that is believed by others to be savage, primitive, or not civilized. [1/2 definitions] |
| Brazilian |
of or having to do with Brazil or its people, culture, language, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| British |
When something is British, it is from the island of Great Britain, or it has to do with the people or culture of Great Britain or the United Kingdom. The island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales. The United Kingdom includes those three and also Northern Ireland. [1/2 definitions] |
| Burmese |
of or having to do with the country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| Canadian |
of or having to do with Canada or its people or culture. [1/2 definitions] |
| Caribbean |
When something is Caribbean, it is from the islands that are in the Caribbean Sea, or it has to do with the people or culture of that area of the world. [1/2 definitions] |
| Chinese |
of or having to do with China, or its people, culture, or languages. [1/4 definitions] |
| civilization |
the culture of a particular society that has reached an advanced level. [1/2 definitions] |
| civilized |
having a high level of culture, education, legal sophistication, or knowledge. |
| classical |
having to do with ancient Greek and Roman culture. [1/2 definitions] |
| Colombian |
of or having to do with Colombia or its people, culture, or the like. |
| Congolese |
of or pertaining to Congo or its people, culture, language, or the like. |
| continent |
A continent is any one of the seven very large areas of land on the earth. These continents are called Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. When we talk about the countries that make up a particular continent, we often include islands that are close to that continent or are connected with it by culture and history. For example, when we talk about the island country of Madagascar, we call it part of Africa even though it does not actually touch the continent. |
| country |
a large area of land where people live under the same government or have the same culture; nation. [1/5 definitions] |
| Cuban |
of or having to do with Cuba or its culture or people. [1/2 definitions] |
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