Kulturkreis

German (Berlin)

/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯ˌkʁaɪ̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • A cultural sphere or zone.
  • (anthropology) In the theory of the Kulturkreis school, a complex of related cultural traits believed to have historically diffused together across different parts of the world.

Etymology

Compound from German Kultur (culture, civilisation) + German Kreis (circle, district).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Kreis

Gloss

circle, district

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

円

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