German word

Kulturkreis

Pronunciation

IPA/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯ˌkʁaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncultural sphere

Example

In diesem Kulturkreis sind Feste sehr wichtig.

Festivals are very important in this cultural sphere.

Illustration for Kulturkreis (cultural sphere)

More examples

Der Kulturkreis einer Stadt zeigt sich in Architektur und Sprache.

The cultural sphere of a city is reflected in its architecture and language.

Core concept

A map shows a shaded zone where the same customs, values, and forms of celebration create a recognizable cultural area.

Common phrases

  • der Kulturkreis einer Region

    the cultural sphere of a region

  • über den Kulturkreis sprechen

    talk about the cultural sphere

Similar words

Kultur: The shared customs, values, arts, and beliefs of a society.
Kulturraum: A space or area where cultural activities and exchange take place.
Kulturregion: A geographic area distinguished by its shared cultural traits.

Definition in German

Gruppe oder Gebiet, das durch gemeinsame kulturelle Merkmale verbunden ist.

Word origin

Kulturkreis combines Kultur, ultimately from Latin cultura, with German Kreis, meaning a circle or area, to name a cultural sphere.

Usage tips

  • Kulturkreis is masculine: der Kulturkreis, des Kulturkreises, and die Kulturkreise.

Other meanings

  • cultural regionnoun

Related words

  • Kulturerbecultural heritagenoun
  • kulturspezifischculture-specificadjective

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