Cultural Norms And Traditions

noun the practice or custom of having more than one spouse at the same time

• Polygamy is a practice where one person has multiple spouses at the same time.
• I heard that some cultures still practice polygamy.
• Polygamy? That's like having a whole harem!
• In business, having multiple projects on the go at once can feel like polygamy - trying to juggle them all at once.

noun A person's father or mother-in-law, or the parents of one's spouse.

• My parents-in-law are coming over for dinner tonight.
• I have to visit my parents-in-law this weekend.
• I'm meeting the 'rents-in-law for brunch tomorrow.
• Dealing with difficult parents-in-law can feel like walking on eggshells.

noun a traditional custom or practice in a particular community or society

• The preservation of adat traditions is crucial in maintaining the cultural identity of the community.
• We should always respect and uphold our adat customs.
• I love learning about the adat of different cultures.
• Adat is like the glue that holds a community together.