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period, period of time, time period

an amount of time

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Americanism

a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens

Anglicism, Britishism

a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens

consuetude

a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law

couvade

a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child

Germanism

a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens

habit, use

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

hijab

the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

rite, ritual

any customary observance or practice

ritual

stereotyped behavior

second nature

acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate

betrothal, espousal

the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding

the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony

rite of passage

a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood)

cleanliness

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

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pattern, practice

a customary way of operation or behavior

survival

something that survives

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conspicuous consumption

buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

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demand

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services