Both adherence to and deviation from such approved behaviors, define and reinforce racial, ethnic, and nationalist regimes.
The definition of a mote is a speck or a very small piece of something. An example of a mote is a particle of dirt. a speck of dust or other tiny particle.
Noun. 1. motet-an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century. musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece-a musical work that has been created; the composition is written in four movements.