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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Sensibilisation culturelle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sɑ̃sibilizɑ̃ kyltʁal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Awareness/ˈkʌl.tʃɚ.əl əˈwer.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La sensibilisation culturelle est cruciale dans un monde globalisé."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The recognition and understanding of the differences and similarities between cultures.

    "Cultural awareness is essential for effective communication in a diverse workplace."
  2. 2

    The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures.

    "Developing cultural awareness can enhance international business relations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the English 'cultural', combining 'culture' (from Latin 'cultura', meaning cultivation or tending) with 'awareness' (from Old English 'gewǣr', meaning cautious or conscious). The compound term emerged in the late 20th century within the fields of sociology, anthropology, and international education to describe the cognitive recognition of differing cultural values.

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