norms

CEFRC1

/nˈɔrmz/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    Usual or accepted standards of behavior.

Examples

  • Accepting the other's norms is submitting to the other's power.

  • The point of hipster subculture is to avoid conforming to societal norms.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The blank of polite society require people to say "please" and "thank you."

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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