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Cultural Isolation

/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The condition of being separated from other cultures, leading to a lack of interaction and exchange.

    "The village experienced cultural isolation due to its remote location and limited access to modern communication."
  2. 2

    A phenomenon where a culture develops independently without influence from outside cultures.

    "Cultural isolation can result in unique traditions that are preserved over generations."

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The term 'cultural isolation' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', and 'isolation', from the Latin 'insulatio', meaning 'to make an island'. Historically, it refers to societies that have limited interaction with outside influences, evolving through various historical contexts, particularly during periods of colonialism and globalization.

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