🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

kulturelle Unterschiede

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kul-tuh-rel-le un-ter-sheh-deh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Difference/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈdɪfərəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Verständnis kultureller Unterschiede ist wichtig."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The variations in social practices, beliefs, and values that distinguish one culture from another.

    "Understanding cultural differences is essential for effective communication in a globalized world."
  2. 2

    The impact of these variations on interpersonal interactions and relationships.

    "Cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings if not acknowledged and respected."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural difference' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', and 'difference', from the Latin 'differentia', meaning 'distinction'. The phrase has evolved to signify the variations in social norms, values, and practices among different societies, particularly in the context of globalization and intercultural communication.

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