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kastom.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑːstɒm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɑstɑm/General-American
  1. Traditional beliefs and values held, and culture practised, in modern times in Melanesia.

    Papua-New-Guinea · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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