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Cultural Separation

/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌsɛp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act or process of distinguishing or isolating cultural practices or groups from one another.

    "Cultural separation can lead to misunderstandings between communities."
  2. 2

    A state in which different cultures exist apart from one another, often resulting in limited interaction.

    "The cultural separation in the region has hindered social integration."

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The term 'cultural' derives from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', which evolved to encompass the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society. 'Separation' comes from the Latin 'separatio', meaning 'a setting apart', reflecting the act of dividing or distinguishing between entities.

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