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culture shock
/ˈkʌl.tʃər ʃɒk/
[/ˈkʌl.tʃər ʃɒk/]
unease in new culture
Advancednoun
Definition
The feeling of confusion or anxiety experienced when living in a very different culture.
Example
Moving abroad gave her culture shock at first, but she soon adapted to local customs.
Moving abroad gave her culture shock at first, but she soon adapted to local customs.
Etymology
A compound coined by anthropologists in the 1950s from 'culture' and 'shock'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in travel, study abroad, and migration.