culture shock
noun
a state of bewilderment and distress experienced by an individual who is suddenly exposed to a new, strange, or foreign social and cultural environment.
culture shocks
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pluralof culture shock.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Girmay's journey to the top has been riddled with obstacles - he has battled culture shocks, Europe's visa procedures and the loneliness of being thousands of miles away from his wife and young daughter.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024
One of her first culture shocks in Canada was the absence of uniformed officers surveilling the capital’s streets.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
One of her first culture shocks was an overnight snowfall.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
The culture shocks haven’t all been political, though.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2021
Barca to Birmingham must be one of football's starker culture shocks.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2010
