Cultural Heritage Terms

noun a nickname for the southern states of the United States, specifically the former Confederate states

adjective relating to the southern United States, especially the former Confederate states

• The Dixie region of the United States is known for its rich history and culture.
• Let's take a road trip down to Dixie this weekend and explore some small towns.
• I love me some good ol' Dixie barbecue, it's the best in town.
• Her voice had a sweet Dixie twang to it, reminding me of home.

noun an object made by handicraft

• The artisan displayed exceptional skill in creating intricate handicraft pieces.
• I love making handicrafts in my spare time, it's so relaxing.
• Check out these cool handicrafts I found at the market!
• Her words were like delicate handicrafts, carefully woven together to create a beautiful story.

noun items such as clothing, jewelry, or other accessories that are worn to symbolize a person's rank, status, or membership in a group

• The king's regalia included a crown, scepter, and royal robe.
• She felt like royalty wearing all that regalia for the costume party.
• Check out his flashy regalia, he must think he's a big shot.
• The regalia of success in the business world often includes a fancy car and expensive suit.

noun a state or country governed by a sultan

• The sultanate was established in the early 14th century.
• The sultanate has been around for a long time.
• The sultanate is pretty old school.
• The sultanate reigns supreme in that region.

noun a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance

• The tradition of wearing a white dress for weddings dates back centuries.
• In our family, it's a tradition to have a big barbecue on the Fourth of July.
• Breaking tradition, we decided to skip the usual Thanksgiving feast and order pizza instead.
• The tradition of passing down stories from generation to generation is like a torch lighting the way for our family history.

noun the burial of a dead body again in a different place

• The reburial of the ancient king's remains was a solemn and respectful ceremony.
• They finally decided to do a reburial of the old bones they found in the backyard.
• I heard they're gonna do a reburial of that old dude next week.
• The reburial of past mistakes can be a healing process for the soul.

noun the act of burying a dead body again in another place

• The reinterment of the ancient remains was conducted with great care and respect.
• They're planning a reinterment ceremony for the old cemetery next week.
• I heard they're finally moving the bodies for the reinterment thing.
• The reinterment of old memories can bring closure and healing to the heart.

verb to enter or place (something) into something again

• The committee decided to reinter the archaeological artifacts in a more secure location.
• They're going to reinter the remains next week.
• Let's reinter this whole situation and move on.
• She needed to reinter her feelings of resentment and find peace.

noun a region in Ireland where the Irish language is spoken as a community language

• The Gaeltacht is a region in Ireland where the Irish language is predominantly spoken.
• I'm thinking of visiting the Gaeltacht this summer to practice my Irish.
• I heard the Gaeltacht is the spot for some craic!
• In the Gaeltacht of my mind, I am fluent in Irish.

noun the state or quality of being aboriginal; the fact of being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region

• The preservation of aboriginality is a key focus for many indigenous communities.
• Many people take pride in their aboriginality and celebrate their heritage.
• Some folks really embrace their aboriginality and it's cool to see.
• The artist's work embodies the essence of aboriginality in a modern context.