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culture shock

/ˈkʌltʃə ʃɒk/noun

उच्चारण कल्च शॉक

सांस्कृतिक झटका, कल्चर शॉक

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    a feeling of confusion and anxiety that somebody may have when they live in or visit a place whose way of life is very different from their own

    सांस्कृतिक झटका, कल्चर शॉक

    • Moving from a village to Delhi was a real culture shock for him.
    • Many students face culture shock when they first go abroad.
    • Culture shock can fade after a few weeks in a new country.
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    • She felt culture shock when she saw how quiet the streets were abroad.
    • Students are given advice to help them deal with culture shock.