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Cultural Diplomacy

/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The use of cultural interactions and exchanges to promote mutual understanding and goodwill between nations.

    "Cultural diplomacy can play a crucial role in easing tensions between countries."
  2. 2

    A strategy employed by governments to enhance their international image and influence through cultural means.

    "Through cultural diplomacy, the country showcased its art and music to attract foreign visitors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural diplomacy' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', and 'diplomacy', from the Greek 'diplōma', meaning 'a folded document'. The phrase emerged in the 20th century as nations recognized the importance of cultural exchange in fostering international relations.

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🇨🇳Chinese → English

文化外交

Transliteration: wénhuà wàijiāo

"文化外交有助于促进国家间的理解与合作。"

🇫🇷French → English

diplomatie culturelle

Transliteration: dee-ploh-mah-tee kool-teh-rel

"La diplomatie culturelle favorise les échanges entre les pays."

🇩🇪German → English

kulturelle Diplomatie

Transliteration: kool-too-rel-leh dee-ploh-mah-tee

"Kulturelle Diplomatie kann Spannungen zwischen Nationen abbauen."

🇮🇹Italian → English

diplomazia culturale

Transliteration: dee-ploh-mah-tsee-ah kool-too-rah-leh

"La diplomazia culturale è fondamentale per migliorare le relazioni internazionali."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

diplomacia cultural

Transliteration: dee-ploh-mah-see-ah kool-too-rahl

"La diplomacia cultural ayuda a construir puentes entre naciones."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

diplomacia cultural

Transliteration: dee-ploh-mah-see-ah kool-too-rah-l

"A diplomacia cultural é essencial para promover a paz."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति

Transliteration: sanskritik kootneeti

"सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति देशों के बीच संबंधों को मजबूत करती है।"

🇰🇷Korean → English

문화 외교

Transliteration: munhwa oegyo

"문화 외교는 국가 간의 이해를 증진시키는 데 도움이 됩니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

文化外交

Transliteration: bunka gaikō

"文化外交は国際的な理解を深めるのに役立ちます。"

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