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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCultural Identity
/ˈkʌltʃərəl aɪˈdɛntɪti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The sense of belonging to a particular culture or group, characterized by shared beliefs, values, customs, and practices.
"Her cultural identity is deeply rooted in her family's traditions and heritage." - 2
The collective identity of a group based on shared cultural traits and experiences.
"Cultural identity can influence how individuals perceive themselves and their place in society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cultural identity' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', and 'identity', from the Latin 'identitas', meaning 'the state of being identical'. The phrase has evolved to encompass the shared characteristics and values of a group, particularly in the context of globalization and multiculturalism.
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Identité culturelle
Transliteration: idɑ̃.te.kyl.tʁal
"L'identité culturelle joue un rôle important dans la société."
Kulturelle Identität
Transliteration: kʊlˈtʊʁɛlə ɪdɛnˈtiːtɛt
"Die kulturelle Identität ist entscheidend für das Gemeinschaftsgefühl."
Identità culturale
Transliteration: iden'tita kul'turale
"L'identità culturale è fondamentale per la nostra società."
Identidad cultural
Transliteration: iden.tiˈðað kulˈtuɾal
"La identidad cultural es un aspecto clave de la diversidad."
Identidade cultural
Transliteration: i.dẽ.tʃiˈda.dʒi kuɫˈtuɾaɫ
"A identidade cultural é importante para a coesão social."
सांस्कृतिक पहचान
Transliteration: sānskṛtik pehchān
"सांस्कृतिक पहचान समाज में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है।"
文化认同
Transliteration: wénhuà rèntóng
"文化认同在社会中起着重要作用。"
문화 정체성
Transliteration: munhwa jeongcheongseong
"문화 정체성은 사회에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
文化的アイデンティティ
Transliteration: bunkateki aidentiti
"文化的アイデンティティは社会において重要な役割を果たします。"
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