🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

문화

Pronunciation / Transliteration: munhwa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Culture/ˈkʌl.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #300 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"문화는 사회의 중요한 부분입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

    "The festival showcased the rich culture of the indigenous people."
  2. 2

    The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

    "She has a deep appreciation for classical music and literature as part of her cultural interests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'culture' originates from the Latin 'cultura', which means 'cultivation' or 'tillage'. It evolved through the Old French 'culture' in the 14th century, referring to the cultivation of the mind and spirit, and has since broadened to encompass the social behaviors, norms, and practices of human societies.

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