English Explanatory Dictionary

kastom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Traditional beliefs and values held, and culture practised, in modern times in Melanesia.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːstɒm/ /ˈkɑstɑm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-kastom.wav

Word forms

kastom

Etymology

Borrowed from Bislama kastom or Tok Pisin kastom, both from English custom. Doublet of consuetude, costume, and custom.

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