mentifact
Definitions
A shared idea, value, or belief of a culture that influences how individuals perceive the world around them. This includes intangible aspects of the culture, such as language, religion, and philosophy.
Examples
“The Golden Rule⟳, for example, is a mentifact in American culture today.”
“Mentifacts and replicas, including other surrogates like⟳ holograms, were accepted as apt substitutes for artifacts because they, too, demonstrate⟳ and may even exceed artifacts in revealing culture.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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