kulturkreis

Kul·tur·kreis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [German koo l-toor-krahys]
- /German kʊlˈturˌkraɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [German koo l-toor-krahys]
- /German kʊlˈturˌkraɪs/

Definition of kulturkreis word

noun plural kulturkreis formerly, a complex of related cultural traits assumed to diffuse or radiate outward as a unit in concentric waves or circles. 1

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Origin of kulturkreis

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; < German, equivalent to Kultur culture + Kreis circle

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Parts of speech for Kulturkreis

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kulturkreis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kulturkreis usage trend in Literature

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