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culture shock

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culture shock
n.
A condition of confusion and anxiety affecting a person suddenly exposed to an alien culture or milieu.
culture shock
n
(Sociology) Sociol the feelings of isolation, rejection, etc., experienced when one culture is brought into sudden contact with another, as when a primitive tribe is confronted by modern civilization
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Noun1.culture shock - a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes
disorientation - confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was the result of inattention"
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culture shock n to experience culture shock → essere scioccato/a dall'impatto con una cultura diversa
culture shock n to experience culture shock → essere scioccato/a dall'impatto con una cultura diversa


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