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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCross-Cultural Understanding
/krɔsˈkʌltʃərəl ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ability to comprehend and appreciate the differences and similarities between cultures.
"Developing cross-cultural understanding is essential in today's globalized world." - 2
A mutual respect and awareness of cultural differences that fosters effective communication.
"Cross-cultural understanding can lead to more successful international business partnerships."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cross-cultural' combines 'cross', from Old Norse 'kross', meaning 'to intersect', and 'cultural', from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation'. 'Understanding' derives from Old English 'understandan', meaning 'to stand among'. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century as globalization increased interactions between diverse cultures.
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Compréhension interculturelle
Transliteration: kɔ̃pʁeɑ̃sjõ ɛ̃teʁkyltyʁɛl
"La compréhension interculturelle est essentielle dans un monde globalisé."
Interkulturelles Verständnis
Transliteration: ɪntɐkʊlˈtuːʁləs fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛndnɪs
"Interkulturelles Verständnis ist wichtig für internationale Beziehungen."
Comprensione interculturale
Transliteration: komprenˈsjone interkulˈtuːrale
"La comprensione interculturale è fondamentale nel mondo moderno."
Comprensión intercultural
Transliteration: kompɾenˈsjon inteɾkulˈtuɾal
"La comprensión intercultural es clave en el mundo actual."
Compreensão intercultural
Transliteration: kõpɾẽˈzɐ̃w̃ ĩteʁkuɾˈtʃuɾaw
"A compreensão intercultural é vital em um mundo globalizado."
संस्कृति-आधारित समझ
Transliteration: sanskr̥ti-ādhārit samajh
"संस्कृति-आधारित समझ वैश्विक संबंधों में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
跨文化理解
Transliteration: kuà wénhuà lǐjiě
"跨文化理解在全球化时代至关重要。"
문화 간 이해
Transliteration: munhwa gan ihae
"문화 간 이해는 글로벌 사회에서 필수적입니다."
異文化理解
Transliteration: ibunka rikai
"異文化理解は国際的な関係において重要です。"
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