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cultural change

American  
[kuhl-cher-uhl chaynj] / ˈkʌl tʃər əl ˈtʃeɪndʒ /

noun

cultural changes plural
  1. Also, culture change, alteration in a society's culture, resulting either from internal development or from interchange with members of other societies.


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Tech industry watchers say the pope has the power to lead a cultural change in how we think about AI—and shape the ethical framework in which it should evolve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Recent research continues to support this perspective, emphasizing that social cooperation and cultural change are essential for addressing global environmental challenges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

It was a major cultural change for someone who had come up on the British populist right, as the restaurant attracted patrons interested in blockchain and not just in Brexit.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

"Regulation, and cultural change, takes time. Takes patience," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

A man can trust his luck, but a society can’t; and cultural change, like random mutation, may make things chancier.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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