Customs: meaning, definitions and examples
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customs
[ หkสstษmz ]
official procedures
Customs refers to the official procedures and inspections carried out by government authorities at borders or ports to control the movement of goods, people, and animals into and out of a country.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The customs officer checked our luggage at the airport.
- You will need to declare any items of value to customs when entering the country.
traditions and habits
Customs also refer to the traditional practices, habits, and behaviors of a particular society or community.
Synonyms
practices, rituals, traditions
Examples of usage
- It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
- The customs of this ancient tribe are fascinating to study.
Translations
Translations of the word "customs" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alfรขndega
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคพ เคถเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Zoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ pabean
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธัะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ cลo
๐ฏ๐ต ็จ้ข (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท douane
๐ช๐ธ aduanas
๐น๐ท gรผmrรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๊ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌู ุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ celnice
๐ธ๐ฐ colnica
๐จ๐ณ ๆตทๅ ณ (hวiguฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ carina
๐ฎ๐ธ tollur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะดะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถmrรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ aduanas
Etymology
The word 'customs' originated from the Latin word 'consuetudo', meaning 'habit'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both official procedures and traditional practices. The concept of customs has been integral to human societies throughout history, shaping cultural identities and facilitating trade and travel.
See also: accustom, custom, customarily, customary, customer, customizable, customization, customize, customized, customizer, customizing.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,177, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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- 3174 attributed
- 3175 clients
- 3176 rubber
- 3177 customs
- 3178 moisture
- 3179 conception
- 3180 amongst
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