Category: Culture

Culture blog

The etymology of the word ‘culture’ can be traced back to the Latin term ‘colere’. This term meant ‘tend to earth, cultivation, or nurture’. True to its origins, culture does nourish and nurture its people. Thus, it is imperative to our lifestyle.

In simple words, culture is the way of life of people. Thus, we can also define it  as the characteristics of particular groups of people. It is a melting pot of language, religion, cuisine, social habits and arts. We, at Lifestyle Synonym, love to explore the characteristics that make a group of people unique. Culture binds a group of people together while setting them apart from other groups. Notably, social patterns unique to the group help the growth of social identity. 

Culture includes the general beliefs and customs of a group of people at a particular time. Chiefly, it is the total of the learned behaviour of a group of people which transmits from generation to generation. Culture mostly refers to the intangible aspects of social life. However, it does include material objects that are special and common to the group of people.

In an individual, culture is cultivated behaviour. It includes the characteristics learnt by imitation and communication. Therefore, at Lifestyle Synonym, we understand that culture helps us make sense of the world and our place in it. It shapes our everyday actions and experiences. It determines how we express our identities. Culture can assist creativity, expression and liberation. At times, people use it for domination and oppression.

There are different layers of culture. These are at the national level, regional level, gender level, generation level, social class level and corporate level. Culture is an essential discourse at Lifestyle Synonym because we understand the crucial role it plays in our social lives. It is a beautiful concept with so much to explore. So, read our culture blog to explore more.