Glossary

Banter ‘Joking, kidding (informal), ribbing (informal), teasing, jeering, quipping, mockery, derision, jesting … pleasantry, repartee, wordplay, … raillery’ (Collins English Dictionary), ‘the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks’ (Google definitions), ‘supple term used to describe activities or chat that is playful, intelligent and original … something you either possess or lack, there is no middle ground’ (Urban dictionary), ‘an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery’ (Dictionary.com – http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/banter).

Centre Being in such a position of global power that the rest of the world feels defined politically, economically and culturally by it.

Collectivist A label used ...

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