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culture vulture
someone whom one considers to be excessively interested in the (classical) arts. She won't go to a funny film. She's a real culture vulture. They watch only highbrow television. They're culture vultures.
See also: vulture

a culture shock
feelings of being confused or surprised that you have when you are in a country or social group that is very different from your own The first time she went to Japan, Isabel got a huge culture shock.
See also: shock

a culture vulture  (humorous)

someone who is very keen to see and experience art, theatre, literature, music etc. She's a bit of a culture vulture. She'll only visit places that have at least one art gallery.
See also: vulture


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Our different cultures are coming face to face with each other in virtually all facets of our existence, from food items to home appliances.
Many cultures and languages populate contemporary early childhood and elementary classrooms in the United States.
org Humanity is generally the same, but some cultures handle psychological problems differently.
 
 
 
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