# kastom

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɑːstɒm/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kastom