Word
intercultural
Phoneticsin·ter·cul·tur·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɝˈkəɫtʃɝəɫ/
UK/ˌɪntəkˈʌltʃəɹəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the way people from different cultures interact and understand each other. It describes things that help people learn about or work with other cultures.
adj. relating to the interaction between different cultures or the study of such interactions. Often describes communication, education, or social practices that bridge cultural divides.
Examples
“The school offers an intercultural program for students.”
“Living in a diverse city provides many opportunities for intercultural exchange and learning.”
“Effective intercultural communication requires not only language proficiency but also a deep respect for the social norms and values of the other culture.”
Examples
simple
“The school offers an intercultural program for students.”
contextual
“Living in a diverse city provides many opportunities for intercultural exchange and learning.”
complex
“Effective intercultural communication requires not only language proficiency but also a deep respect for the social norms and values of the other culture.”
Real-World Examples
“Experiences abroad can also expose students to different ways of learning and working while helping them develop communication and intercultural skills.” “Language teaching should therefore include intercultural pragmatics: not only what to say, but how to say it, when to say it and how much emotional weight it should carry.” Etymology
From inter- + cultural.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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