🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Division culturelle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dee-vee-zyohn kool-tur-el

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Division/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La division culturelle est un sujet de débat dans notre société."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The separation or distinction between different cultures or cultural groups.

    "The cultural division in the city is evident in the various neighborhoods that celebrate their unique traditions."
  2. 2

    A concept in sociology that refers to the differences in values, practices, and beliefs among distinct cultural groups.

    "Understanding cultural division is essential for fostering social cohesion in a multicultural society."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural' originates from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', which evolved through Middle English. 'Division' comes from the Latin 'divisio', meaning 'a separating or dividing'. Together, they reflect the concept of separating or categorizing cultures.

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