Meaning of mentifact | Babel Free
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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