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cross-cultural

[ kraws-kuhl-cher-uhl, kros- ]

adjective

  1. combining, pertaining to, or contrasting two or more cultures or cultural groups:

    cross-cultural studies; cross-cultural communication.



cross-cultural

adjective

  1. involving or bridging the differences between cultures
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • cross-cultur·al·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-cultural1

First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences

Pulling back the curtain on an often mysterious and misunderstood genre, the series gives glimpses into why fans around the world continue to be captivated by K-pop’s fandom, high-octane performances and stimulating cross-cultural experiences.

“I think tourism can be a force for peace, for cross-cultural exchange,” Prof Novelli says.

From BBC

The second work is a triptych featuring an episodic narrative inspired by the life of the Virgin Mary but represented in cross-cultural terms of Western and Eastern religious and secular imagery.

So, cross-cultural studies are needed to understand these dynamics across different geographical settings, ensuring workplace interventions are culturally relevant.

But I think learning about the role that Black people played, it also just revealed another layer of "OK, so this music has always had these cross-cultural connections."

From Salon

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