This is the 715th most frequent Romanian word.
obicei
"Obicei" means "habit" or "custom" in English.
Here 'obicei' refers to a personal habit or routine.
Am obiceiul să citesc înainte de culcare.
I have the habit of reading before bedtime.
In this sentence, 'obiceiul' indicates a regional custom or cultural practice.
În acea regiune, oamenii au obiceiul să salute pe oricine întâlnesc.
In that region, people have the custom of greeting anyone they meet.
Here 'obicei' signifies a negative habit or behavior.