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Theories and sets of beliefs

theory

noun

the set of general principles that a particular subject is based on

culture

noun

a set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving of a particular organization or group of people

philosophy

noun

a system of theories developed by someone as a result of the study of philosophy

ideology

noun

a system of ideas and principles on which a political or economic theory is based

doctrine

noun

a set of principles or beliefs, especially religious or political ones

dogma

noun

a belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without asking questions about them

ground

noun

someone’s set of opinions or attitudes

frame of reference

noun

a particular set of principles or ideas that you base your behaviour, judgments, or attitudes on

the spirit of the times/age

the ideas, beliefs, and style of a particular period of time

ism

noun

a theory or set of beliefs

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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