🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

문화적 역량

Pronunciation / Transliteration: munhwajeok yeokryang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Competence/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˈkɒm.pə.təns/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"문화적 역량은 다양한 문화와의 상호작용에 필수적입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

    "Developing cultural competence is essential for professionals working in multicultural environments."
  2. 2

    A set of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to navigate and respect cultural differences.

    "Cultural competence training helps employees appreciate diversity in the workplace."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural' derives from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', while 'competence' comes from the Latin 'competentia', meaning 'sufficiency' or 'ability'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century as societies became more diverse and the need for understanding and interacting with different cultures grew.

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