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culture shock
noun
: a feeling of confusion, doubt, or nervousness caused by being in a place (such as a foreign country) that is very different from what you are used to
Full Definition of CULTURE SHOCK
: a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation
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First Known Use of CULTURE SHOCK
1940
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Medical Dictionary
culture shock
noun
Medical Definition of CULTURE SHOCK
: a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation
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