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outdoor

/ˌaʊtˈdɔː/

Meanings
verb
(in some African communities) To publicly display a child after it has been named

Examples :

"After the birth, the family will outdoor their new baby in the village square to announce the name. "
culture ritual family tradition

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Illustration communities

communities noun

/kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

""Different immigrant communities in the city often maintain their own unique cultural traditions and languages." "

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situated verb

/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/

To place on or into a physical location.

"The statue is situated in a corner hardly visible to the public, except through a window from an outside maintenance area situated behind the building."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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administered verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstəd/ /ədˈmɪnəstərd/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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publicly adverb

/ˈpʌblɪkli/

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

"The student publicly shared his project's successes with the class. "

Illustration announce

announce verb

/əˈnaʊns/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The school will announce the new teacher's name next week. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

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workhouse noun

/ˈwɜːrkhaʊs/

An institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work. Wp

"In the 1800s, the local workhouse provided shelter and work for impoverished families. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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independently adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

In an independent manner.

"The student completed the project independently, researching and writing the report all by herself. "