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Kulturkampf

noun Kul·tur·kampf \-ˌkäm(p)f\

Definition of KULTURKAMPF

:  conflict between civil government and religious authorities especially over control of education and church appointments; broadly :  a conflict between cultures or value systems
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Origin of KULTURKAMPF

German, from Kultur + Kampf conflict
First Known Use: 1879

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