English Explanatory Dictionary

culture shock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʰʌlt͡ʃʰɚ ʃɑːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-culture shock.wav

Word forms

culture shock culture shocks

Etymology

From the earlier form cultural shock.

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