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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntercultural
/ˌɪn.təˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Taking place between or concerning two or more different cultures or cultural groups.
"The university promotes intercultural dialogue and understanding among its diverse student body." - 2
Relating to the sharing and reciprocal exchange of ideas, values, and traditions between different cultural backgrounds.
"An intercultural approach in education fosters deeper empathy and global citizenship."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'inter-' (meaning between or among, from Latin) combined with 'cultural', which stems from the Latin 'cultura' (tilling, cultivation). The term emerged in the mid-20th century to describe interactions, communication, and relations existing between different cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intercultural" is said worldwide
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interculturel
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɛʁ.kyl.ty.ʁɛl
"Le dialogue interculturel est essentiel pour la paix mondiale."
interkulturell
Transliteration: /ˌɪntɐkʊltuˈʁɛl/
"Interkulturelle Kompetenz wird in der modernen Arbeitswelt immer wichtiger."
interculturale
Transliteration: /ˌinterkultuˈrale/
"La mediazione interculturale facilita l'integrazione sociale."
intercultural
Transliteration: /inteɾkulˈtuɾal/
"El intercambio intercultural enriquece a ambas comunidades."
intercultural
Transliteration: /ĩ.teɾ.kuw.tuˈɾaw/
"A educação intercultural promove o respeito mútuo."
अंतरसांस्कृतिक
Transliteration: antarsaanskritik
"अंतरसांस्कृतिक संवाद से आपसी समझ बढ़ती है।"
跨文化的
Transliteration: kuà wénhuà de
"跨文化交流对于消除误解至关重要。"
상호문화적인
Transliteration: sangho munhwajeog-in
"상호문화적 이해는 글로벌 사회에서 매우 중요합니다."
異文化間の
Transliteration: ibunkakan no
"異文化間コミュニケーションのスキルを向上させることが大切です。"
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