Cultural Influences

noun a member of the Roman Catholic Church

adjective relating to the Roman Catholic Church or its members

• The Catholic Church is one of the oldest religious institutions in the world.
• My best friend is Catholic and she goes to church every Sunday.
• I heard that guy is a hardcore Catholic and never misses a church service.
• The team's dedication to their cause was like a Catholic devotion to their faith.

noun Immaculate Conception is also a title given to the Virgin Mary herself.

• The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine in the Catholic Church that refers to the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin.
• Some people confuse the Immaculate Conception with the virgin birth of Jesus, but they are actually two separate beliefs.
• I heard that the Immaculate Conception is when Mary got pregnant without doing the deed.
• The artist's painting of the Immaculate Conception was so detailed, it looked almost lifelike.

noun a person who creates or invents myths or legends

• The mythmaker crafted elaborate stories that were passed down through generations.
• My friend is a total mythmaker - he always exaggerates his stories to make them more interesting.
• Don't believe everything that mythmaker says - he's known for making up wild tales.
• As a politician, he was seen as a mythmaker, spinning stories to fit his agenda.

noun a person who supports the principle of monarchy or a particular monarch, especially in times of rebellion or civil war

• The Royalist party has been gaining support in recent elections.
• I heard that John is a big Royalist and loves everything related to the monarchy.
• Those Royalists are always talking about the royal family like they're celebrities.
• Being a Royalist is like being a die-hard fan of the monarchy.

noun the state or condition of being a saint; the qualities or characteristics of a saint

• The process of achieving sainthood in the Catholic Church involves rigorous investigation of miracles and virtuous deeds.
• Many people aspire to achieve sainthood by living a life of selflessness and compassion.
• Some people think achieving sainthood is like hitting the spiritual jackpot.
• In the eyes of his followers, his selfless actions elevated him to a level of sainthood.

noun the care and training a child receives while growing up

• Her upbringing in a strict household instilled a strong sense of discipline in her.
• His upbringing was pretty rough, but it made him tough.
• My upbringing was all over the place, but it shaped me into who I am today.
• The city's rich cultural upbringing is evident in its diverse population.

noun a term used to describe the beauty products and skincare routines originating from South Korea

• K-beauty refers to the beauty products and skincare routines that originate from South Korea.
• Have you tried any K-beauty products? They're supposed to be really good for your skin.
• K-beauty is all the rage right now, everyone is obsessed with Korean skincare.
• She swears by K-beauty, saying it's like a magic potion for her skin.

noun a genre of music that combines elements of jazz, funk, and hip-hop, characterized by a strong groove and electronic sounds

• The band played a fusion of acid jazz and funk music at the concert.
• I love listening to acid jazz while relaxing at home.
• That acid jazz track is so groovy, man!
• Her voice had a smooth, acid jazz quality to it.