Definition of Culture shock

1. Noun. A condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes.

Generic synonyms: Disorientation

Definition of Culture shock

1. Noun. (context: anthropology sociology) A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Culture Shock

cultural patrimony
cultural shock
cultural studies
cultural wealth
culturally
culturati
culture
culture collections
culture maker
culture makers
culture media
culture medium
culture minister
culture shock (current term)
culture shocks
culture vulture
culture vultures
culture war
culture wars
cultured
cultureless
culturelike
culturemaker
culturemakers
cultures
culturgen
culturgens
culturing

Literary usage of Culture shock

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Panama by Marc Rigole, Claude-Victor Langlois (2003)
"Identity and culture shock Another Culture culture shock You're going to visit a new country, get acquainted with different people, taste new flavours, ..."

2. Toronto by Jennifer McMorran, Alain Rondeau (2002)
"Identity and culture shock culture shock You're going to visit a new country, get acquainted with different people, taste new flavours, smell unfamiliar ..."

3. The Nature of Landscape: A Personal Quest by Han Lorzing (2001)
"... A culture shock in the mountains Two hours after leaving Seattle, WA in an eastbound direction, the Cascade Range is all around with its evergreen ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Belize by Carol O'Donnell, Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"culture shock Public Affection Belize is a conservative country, so physical affection in public is not encouraged. Remember, this is a country with a ..."

5. Bolivia Adventure Guide by Vivien Lougheed (2003)
"culture shock Public affection is not uncommon in Bolivia. Young lovers can often be seen kissing, holding hands or hugging on a park bench. ..."

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