Cultural transmission
Example: Cultural transmission shapes how traditions evolve across generations.
Definition
"Cultural transmission" refers to the process through which knowledge, beliefs, customs, and behaviors are passed down from one generation to another within a society. It shapes how traditions evolve and ensures the continuity of cultural identity over time.
Translations
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transmisión cultural -
culturele overdracht -
transmissió cultural -
transmission culturelle -
kulturelle Übertragung
Etymology
The term "cultural transmission" combines 'cultural,' derived from Latin 'cultura' meaning cultivation or care, and 'transmission,' from Latin 'transmissio,' meaning to send across. Together, they describe the act of passing culture across generations, a concept studied extensively in anthropology and history.
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"Cultural transmission" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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