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Cultures (45) • United States (2) • Japanese (2) • China (1) • Japan (1) • United Kingdom (1) • Western countries (1) • Western cultures (1) • Canada (1) • Indigenous cultures (1) • Spain (1) • Russia (1) • Singapore (1) • France (1) • Historical conquests (1) • Mexico (1) • global (1) • Countries with ethnic conflicts (1) • India (1) • Israel (1) • Middle Eastern (1) Migrant communities (1) • Portugal (1) • Yiddish-speaking culture (1) • colonialism (1) • Alsatian region of France (1) • Ashkenazi Jewish culture (1) • Celtic (1) • Colonial rule (1) • English-speaking tourist hubs (1) • Flanders (1) • French-speaking culture (1) • Homeland countries (1) • Indian culture (1) • Jewish communities (1) • Louisiana (1) • Mandarin (1) • Mauritius (1) • Modern African culture (1) • Multilingual cultures (1) • Switzerland (1) • academic institutions in India (1) • diaspora communities (1) • modern Romance-speaking countries (1) • modern societies (1) • prehistoric societies (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 language United States English is the primary language in the United States, but there are regional variations and significant Spanish-speaking populations. 14
2 language China The primary languages in Chinese culture are Mandarin and Japanese, and there is an emphasis on language proficiency and education with distinct writing systems. 12
3 language Japan Japanese language and characters are essential to communication and highly valued in Japanese culture. 12
4 language United Kingdom English is the dominant language in the United Kingdom with regional variations and commonly used for business and education. 10
5 language United States In the United States, several South Asian languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam, are spoken less frequently. 10
6 language Western countries In Western countries, both artificial and natural languages are used and studied by linguists and computational linguists for communication. 9
7 language Western cultures The dominance of English and limited multilingualism in Western cultures overshadows local languages and leads to a fascination with alien languages. 9
8 language Japanese Japanese culture highly values language and communication, emphasizing respect, conciseness, and non-verbal cues. 8
9 language Canada Canada is a bilingual country with English and French as official languages, as well as diverse indigenous languages and unique scripts. 6
10 language Indigenous cultures The preservation and suppression of native languages symbolize cultural resistance and heritage among indigenous communities. 5
11 language Spain Spanish is the predominant language in Spain, with regional variations and emphasis on multilingualism. 5
12 language Russia Russia's diverse linguistic landscape emphasizes Cyrillic script and the preservation of minority languages. 4
13 language Singapore Singapore has four official languages, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English, reflecting its multilingual society. 4
14 language France The French language is highly important in France, and learning multiple languages is highly valued for international communication. 3
15 language Historical conquests Historical conquests imposed conqueror's language and led to cultural preservation and resistance. 3
16 language Mexico In Mexican culture, proficiency in the Spanish language is highly valued, and language development often incorporates rhythm and music. 3
17 language global Language is pivotal to global communication, encompassing diverse dialects and English as the primary language in academic and professional settings. 3
18 language Countries with ethnic conflicts Language is a critical component of ethnic identity, with distinct dialects among ethnic groups in countries with ethnic conflicts. 2
19 language India India is known for its diverse multilingual society with hundreds of languages and dialects. 2
20 language Israel Hebrew is the official language and Arabic is widely spoken in Israel. 2
21 language Middle Eastern Language diversity in the Middle East is influenced by dominant spoken languages and local traditions. 2
22 language Migrant communities Migrant communities value multilingualism and bilingualism. 2
23 language Portugal Both Spanish and Portuguese languages are predominant in Portugal and surrounding regions due to historical and cultural influences. 2
24 language Yiddish-speaking culture Yiddish is a historically significant High German-derived language with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic, spoken in a Yiddish-speaking culture. 2
25 language colonialism Colonization has often resulted in the suppression of native languages and the dominance of the colonizer's language. 2
26 language Alsatian region of France The Alsatian dialect, a blend of French and German, is widely spoken in the Alsatian region of France. 1
27 language Ashkenazi Jewish culture The preservation of the Yiddish language is culturally important in Ashkenazi Jewish culture. 1
28 language Celtic Celtic languages such as Irish and Welsh are known for their distinctive sounds and grammar. 1
29 language Colonial rule Colonial rule imposed the language of the colonizers as the official and dominant language in colonized territories. 1
30 language English-speaking tourist hubs In English-speaking tourist hubs, English is widely understood and used for communication with tourists. 1
31 language Flanders Flemish, a variety of Dutch, is widely spoken and culturally significant in Flanders, with efforts to promote and preserve the language. 1
32 language French-speaking culture French is commonly associated with romance and love within French-speaking culture. 1
33 language Homeland countries Preserving and promoting native language is important in homeland countries to maintain cultural identity. 1
34 language Indian culture India has 22 officially recognized languages representing its linguistic diversity. 1
35 language Japanese The Japanese culture primarily uses the Japanese language with limited use of other languages in daily life. 1
36 language Jewish communities Hebrew is widely used for religious and cultural purposes within Jewish communities globally. 1
37 language Louisiana Louisiana's culture reflects influence from French and Creole languages. 1
38 language Mandarin Mandarin Chinese has a tonal system where the pitch of a word alters its meaning. 1
39 language Mauritius In Mauritius, Creole, French, and English languages are widely spoken and are integral to the island's multicultural identity. 1
40 language Modern African culture Hundreds of languages are spoken across modern African culture, reflecting its linguistic diversity. 1
41 language Multilingual cultures Multilingual cultures are those in which multiple languages are spoken, with no specific emphasis on Yiddish. 1
42 language Switzerland Switzerland's multilingual culture is reflected in its four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. 1
43 language academic institutions in India In Indian academic institutions, multilingualism is common, with a strong emphasis on English proficiency for academic success. 1
44 language diaspora communities Diaspora communities encourage the preservation and use of native language alongside the dominant language, leading to multilingual abilities. 1
45 language modern Romance-speaking countries In modern Romance-speaking countries, gestures and physical expression are common forms of communication. 1
46 language modern societies Language is a complex system used for communication and expression within modern societies. 1
47 language prehistoric societies Basic communication was essential for survival and coordination in prehistoric societies. 1