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Americanism
a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
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Anglicism, Britishism
a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
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consuetude
a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
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couvade
a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
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Germanism
a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
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habit, use
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
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hijab
the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home
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rite, ritual
any customary observance or practice
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ritual
stereotyped behavior
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second nature
acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate
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betrothal, espousal
the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
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marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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rite of passage
a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood)
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cleanliness
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections