noun (plural) · B2 · Often · both

norms

нормы

Meaning of norms

social rules

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EN-UK/ˈnɔːmz/
EN-US/ˈnɔrmz/
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norms with Russian translation

norms usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В некоторых регионах социальные нормы предполагают тихие вечера в кругу семьи.

In some regions, social norms favour quiet evenings with family.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Молодые люди иногда ставят под вопрос старые нормы.

Young people sometimes question old norms .

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norms belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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norms synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rules
specific prescriptions or prohibitions that must be followed
conventions
accepted social or professional practices and habits
mores
deeply held moral norms of a society
taboos
prohibitions on certain actions or topics, socially forbidden
customs
traditional ways of acting, often linked to culture
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🇬🇧en

specific prescriptions or prohibitions that must be followed

A1Very Often

There are rules about using mobile phones in class.

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conventions

accepted social or professional practices and habits

B1Often

By convention, the chair speaks first at meetings.

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mores

deeply held moral norms of a society

C1Rarely

Violating the community's mores can lead to strong disapproval.

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taboos

prohibitions on certain actions or topics, socially forbidden

C1Rarely

In some cultures, discussing death is a taboo.

🇬🇧en

traditional ways of acting, often linked to culture

B1Often

Wedding customs differ from country to country.

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traditions

long-standing cultural or family practices passed down generations

A2Often

It is a family tradition to have dinner together on Sundays.

E
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expectations

ideas or hopes about how someone should behave

B1Often

There are high expectations for employees to be punctual.

🇬🇧en

rules of polite behaviour, especially in formal settings

B2Often

Business etiquette often requires a formal greeting.

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practices

everyday actions or rituals that people perform

B2Often

Teaching practices vary between schools.

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norms meaning: what does it mean?

social rules

norms pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

norms is pronounced as /ˈnɔːmz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

norms definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In some regions, social norms favour quiet evenings with family. Translation: В некоторых регионах социальные нормы предполагают тихие вечера в кругу семьи.

Is norms part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, norms (нормы) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is norms part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, norms (нормы) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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