HyperDic: culture_shock

English > 1 sense of the expression culture shock:
NOUNcognitionculture shocka condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture / culture or way of life or set of attitudes
English > culture shock: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture / culture or way of life or set of attitudes.
Broaderdisorientationconfusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed
Spanishchoque cultural

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