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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCultural Sensitivity
/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between cultures, and the ability to respond appropriately to these differences.
"In today's globalized world, cultural sensitivity is crucial for effective communication in multicultural teams." - 2
The practice of being respectful and mindful of cultural differences in various contexts, such as business, education, and social interactions.
"Cultural sensitivity training is often required for employees working in international markets."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cultural sensitivity' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation', and 'sensitivity', from the Latin 'sensitivus', meaning 'capable of feeling'. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century as globalization increased interactions among diverse cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cultural Sensitivity" is said worldwide
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Sensibilité culturelle
Transliteration: sɑ̃.si.bi.li.te ky.tʁal
"La sensibilité culturelle est essentielle dans les échanges internationaux."
Kulturelle Sensibilität
Transliteration: kuˈtuːʁɛlə zɛnsɪbiˈlɪtɛt
"Kulturelle Sensibilität ist wichtig für die Zusammenarbeit in multikulturellen Teams."
Sensibilità culturale
Transliteration: sen.si.bi.li.tà kul.tu.rale
"La sensibilità culturale è fondamentale per una comunicazione efficace."
Sensibilidad cultural
Transliteration: sen.si.bi.li.dad kul.tu.ral
"La sensibilidad cultural es clave en el trabajo en equipo internacional."
Sensibilidade cultural
Transliteration: sẽ.si.bi.li.dad kuɾ.taɾ
"A sensibilidade cultural é importante em ambientes multiculturais."
संस्कृतिक संवेदनशीलता
Transliteration: sanskr̥itik sanvēdanśīltā
"संस्कृतिक संवेदनशीलता वैश्विक व्यापार में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
文化敏感性
Transliteration: wénhuà mǐngǎn xìng
"在国际交流中，文化敏感性至关重要。"
문화적 민감성
Transliteration: munhwajeok mingamseong
"문화적 민감성은 다문화 팀에서 필수적입니다."
文化的感受性
Transliteration: bunkateki kanjusei
"文化的感受性は国際的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要です。"
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