The way of life of a people

The visible features of an area of land.

The adoption of elements from one culture by members of another often in a way that lacks understanding or respect for the original meaning.

Something that is current or happening now, often reflecting modern culture or trends.

The spread of cultural elements when people migrate and bring their culture with them to a new place.

A type of culture that is widespread, modern, and influenced by mass media; it's often global and rapidly changing.

Human-made surroundings where people live, work, and interact, like buildings, roads, and parks.

The origin point or "heartland" of a culture, where specific cultural traits, practices, or innovations first emerged and later spread.

Digital platforms where people communicate, share content, and build communities, often playing a role in cultural diffusion.

The rapid spread of cultural traits or ideas through direct contact, much like a "cultural ripple effect.

Social or cultural prohibitions against certain actions or practices, often due to religious or moral beliefs.

Areas where people share similar cultural traits, such as language, religion, or lifestyle.

Factors that actively unite people within a society such as language, religion and national symbols.

When cultures become more similar due to shared technology, communication, and ideas.

The spread of culture from larger or more influential places (e.g., cities) to smaller places.

These are characteristics that define a particular culture, such as customs, beliefs, and behaviors specific to a group.

Building styles that reflect the historical and cultural heritage of a region, often using local materials and techniques.

Factors that divide people within a society, potentially leading to conflict or fragmentation (e.g., religious or ethnic differences, political disputes).

When a culture separates from or moves in a different direction from other cultures.

The spread of an underlying idea or principle, even if the exact practice does not spread.

Norms that dictate behavior in a culture, such as family, government, and education systems.

Neighborhoods or areas within a city where people from a specific ethnic group live closely together, often maintaining cultural practices.

The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others, often leading to misunderstanding or prejudice against other cultures.

The concept that distances feel "shorter" due to faster transportation and communication technologies.

Cultural elements spreading from smaller, rural areas to larger, urban areas, reversing the typical pattern.