🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

문화적 격차

Pronunciation / Transliteration: munhwajeok gyeokcha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Divide/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl dɪˈvaɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"문화적 격차는 사회적 갈등을 초래할 수 있다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A significant difference in cultural beliefs, practices, or values between groups, often leading to misunderstandings or conflict.

    "The cultural divide between urban and rural communities can affect social cohesion."
  2. 2

    The barriers that arise from differing cultural backgrounds, which can hinder communication and collaboration.

    "Efforts to bridge the cultural divide are essential for successful international partnerships."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural divide' combines 'cultural', derived from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', and 'divide', from the Latin 'dividere', meaning 'to separate'. The phrase emerged in the late 20th century to describe the differences in cultural practices and beliefs that can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts between groups.

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