noun phrase · academic
cross-cultural dialogue
UK/ˌkrɒsˈkʌltʃərəl ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/US/ˌkrɔsˈkʌltʃərəl ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/cross·CUL·tur·al DIA·logue
communication or exchange between different cultures aimed at mutual understanding
Examples
“International festivals foster cross-cultural dialogue through music and food.”
“Academic conferences often include panels on cross-cultural dialogue in the arts.”
“Cross-cultural dialogue helped resolve misunderstandings between the two communities.”
Band 8 sentence
“Cultural festivals play a crucial role in fostering cross-cultural dialogue and reducing prejudice.”
Collocations
- promote cross-cultural dialogue
- encourage cross-cultural dialogue
Word family
Common mistakes
cross culture dialogue→cross-cultural dialogue
cultural dialogue→cross-cultural dialogue
Say it for a higher band
5cultural dialogue→6intercultural exchange→7+cross-cultural dialogue
Synonyms
intercultural dialogue
cultural exchange
Easily confused
intercultural dialogue
“Intercultural dialogue is central to building peaceful international relations.”
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