| kinsman |
a man of the same race or cultural background as another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| kinswoman |
a woman of the same race or cultural background as another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| low relief |
sculptural relief that projects slightly from the background; bas-relief. |
| mezzo-relievo |
sculptural relief in which the work projects about halfway from the background. |
| minority |
a group that differs in race, ethnic background, religion, or political ideas from the majority of people in a society. [1/4 definitions] |
| mounting |
something that serves as a support, foundation, or background; mount. [1/2 definitions] |
| Muzak |
trademark for recorded background music available to commercial establishments by subscription through wire or radio. [1/2 definitions] |
| nankeen |
(cap.) Chinese porcelain characterized by blue designs on a white background. [1/3 definitions] |
| noodle2 |
to play improvised music somewhat whimsically, in low tones and usu. as background to another player. |
| privileged |
having advantages over others, especially due to wealth and family background; having privileges. [1/4 definitions] |
| relief2 |
the projection of forms or figures from a background surface, as on certain types of maps. [1/2 definitions] |
| relievo |
the projection of figures or designs from a background; relief. [1/2 definitions] |
| root1 |
(often pl.) familial, ancestral, or ethnic background. [1/11 definitions] |
| set |
the scenery that provides the background for a theatrical performance or movie. [1/25 definitions] |
| sidereal time |
time based upon the rotation and revolution of the earth with reference to the background of stars. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are obscure. [1/3 definitions] |
| stock |
ancestral background; lineage. [1/16 definitions] |
| thoroughbred |
having a good background or a thorough training or education; well-bred. [1/6 definitions] |