lone ranger vocab.txt

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• Aboriginal
• Native, having existed in a region from the beginning

A change in cultural patterns in a dominant culture in a dominant culture or a minority culture resulting from contact between two

A combination of cultural aspects of two groups in contact with each other; known as the "melting pot" theory.

The process through which ethnic minority groups increasingly adapt to dominant culture.

Not counterfeit or copied, the "real deal"

Formally, elaborately polite.

Implies that cultures my not be evaluated from the outside. That is, the only relevant measure of a culture's virtue is whether that culture contributes to the satisfaction and well-being of its members. Under this understanding, culture may not be criticized by using standards from the other cultures,or by using other cultures as standards.

Implies that there is an overall best culture for all humans. This is because humans share fundamental values. For instance, since none of us would like to be killed, a just culture would restrain homicide. Under this conception, less "virtuous" cultures may be compared against the more "advanced" cultures.

A condition of confusion and anxiety affecting a person suddenly exposed to an alien culture.

The evolution of a shared set of values, perspectives, behaviors, expectations, arts, and knowledge within a group of people.

Urgent, desperate, potentially disastrous

Praising speech, especially for someone who has died

Savage fierceness

A regional variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, especially a variety of speech differing from the standard literary language or speech pattern of the culture in which it exists.

Moderating, Alleviating

A state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain an autonomous participation in and development of their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization.

A negative opinion based on inadequate knowledge.

To solve or resolve.

The process of building group values into the individual. From the point of view of society, socialization is the way the culture is transmitted and the individual is fitted into an organized way of life.

A standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, affective attitude, or uncritical judgement.

Showing no emotion

One or two or more distinctive cultures that are part of a more generic culture. This generic culture predominates within a particular society.

Concise and precise

Violent, vehement, or impassioned.

Excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments.