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Cultural Term

/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl tɜrm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A word or phrase that is associated with a particular culture or cultural practice.

    "The term 'savoir-faire' is a cultural term that reflects French social etiquette."
  2. 2

    A concept or expression that embodies the values, beliefs, or practices of a specific cultural group.

    "In many indigenous cultures, the term 'spirituality' carries a unique cultural significance."

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The term 'cultural' derives from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'tending', which evolved in the 15th century to encompass the ideas of civilization and social practices. 'Term' comes from the Latin 'terminus', meaning 'boundary' or 'limit', which has been used in English since the 14th century to denote a word or expression.

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