custom (/ˈkʌs.təm/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈkʌs.təm/
Meaning
Meaning: usual social practice
A way of behaving or doing something that is usual among a particular group of people.
Examples
🗣 It is the custom in many countries to remove your shoes before entering someone’s home.
Etymology
From Old French ‘costume’, from Latin ‘consuetudo’ (habit, usage).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for social habits; the plural ‘customs’ also means import taxes.
Tags: culture, society