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culture shock

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Definition of culture shock

noun

[mass noun]
  • the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes: jet lag, culture shock, altitude sickness; we struggle to get to grips with this, our first morning in South America [in singular]:being at home with small babies is an instant culture shock to the young woman of the world

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