culture shock

cul·tu·res·hock

uncommon

noun

1.

a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes

Synonyms

culture shock

Related words

Broader terms

disorientation

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Grammar

noun
singular	culture shock
plural	culture shocks

Nearby words

Cultural Revolution culturati culture cultured culture medium cultus cult of personality Culver's physic Culver's root culverin

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