Civil servants need a sense of public duty.
self-sacrifice =
the willingness to suffer or die for a cause
We remember the self-sacrifice of our wartime generation each year.
cultural traditions =
traditions carrying cultural importance
Hospitality is a great cultural tradition in Mediterranean countries.
mythology, myth =
a classic story from the past which people know is not true but which
carries meaning
There are old myths about gigantic animals in my part of the countryside.
to evoke =
to bring back memories or feelings
Our national flag evokes strong emotions whenever we see it.
medieval
= adjective for the Middle Ages, roughly 1050 to 1400 in European history
France has some superb medieval architecture, which I saw on my gap year.
ceremonies =
a ceremony is similar to a ritual, usually involving people in authority
The government enters office with a long ceremony at the presidential palace.
cultural norms =
standards expected of behaviour or ideas
In some countries, marriage between cousins is a cultural norm.
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