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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCultural Bridges
/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈbrɪdʒɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Metaphorical connections that facilitate understanding and interaction between different cultures.
"Art and music often serve as cultural bridges, allowing people from different backgrounds to connect." - 2
Initiatives or programs designed to promote intercultural dialogue and exchange.
"The festival was a cultural bridge, bringing together artists from various countries to share their traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cultural bridges' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', and 'bridges', from Old English 'brycg', meaning 'structure for crossing'. The phrase evolved to signify connections between diverse cultures, particularly in the context of understanding and cooperation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cultural Bridges" is said worldwide
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Kulturelle Brücken
Transliteration: kuˈtuːʁɛlə ˈbʁʏkən
"Kulturelle Brücken helfen, Vorurteile abzubauen."
Ponti culturali
Transliteration: ˈpon.ti kulˈta.ɾi
"I ponti culturali sono essenziali per la pace mondiale."
Puentes culturales
Transliteration: ˈpwentes kulˈtuɾales
"Los puentes culturales fomentan el diálogo entre naciones."
Pontes culturais
Transliteration: ˈpõ.tʃis ku.lˈtu.ɾais
"As pontes culturais são fundamentais para a compreensão mútua."
सांस्कृतिक पुल
Transliteration: sānskṛtik pul
"सांस्कृतिक पुल विभिन्न संस्कृतियों के बीच समझ को बढ़ावा देते हैं।"
文化桥梁
Transliteration: wénhuà qiáoliáng
"文化桥梁促进了不同文化之间的理解。"
문화 다리
Transliteration: munhwa dari
"문화 다리는 다양한 문화 간의 이해를 증진시킵니다."
文化の架け橋
Transliteration: bunka no kakehashi
"文化の架け橋は異なる文化間の理解を促進します。"
Ponts culturels
Transliteration: pɔ̃ kyltyʁɛl
"Les ponts culturels favorisent la compréhension entre les différentes communautés."
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