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appropriative

Meanings

  • The use of a concept, symbol, or word that originally belonged to another culture or group, in a way that may be perceived as misrepresenting or exploiting the original meaning or significance.

    - "Appropriating Native American symbols, such as the dreamcatcher, for use on T-shirts, without understanding or respecting the traditional significance and cultural importance of these symbols in Native American communities."
    - "Applying the term 'yoga' to refer to a specific type of physical fitness workout, without recognizing or acknowledging the deeper spiritual and philosophical origins and meanings of the term 'yoga' in its traditional sense."
    - "Adopting and displaying the 'Pride Flag' without knowing or understanding the historical and cultural significance of the various colors in the flag and their relationship to the LGBTQ+ community and its struggles for acceptance, equality, and human rights."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with appropriative
appropriative , receptive , comprehensive , observative , collective , expressive , impressive , adaptive , persuasive , invasive , transformative , generative , creative , innovative
Homophones
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  1. appropriative

  2. appropriate

  3. inappropriate

  4. misappropriate

  5. overappropriate

  6. underappropriate

Variants
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appropriation , appropriations , appropriative
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The term 'appropriative' can take various forms depending on the context and the specific meaning intended. Some common forms of the term 'appropriative' include: 1. Appropriative action: Refers to the use or adoption of something, such as a concept, symbol, or word, that originally belonged to another culture or group, in a way that may be perceived as misrepresenting or exploiting the original meaning or significance. 2. Appropriative art: Refers to art that uses elements from other cultures or groups, often without the full understanding, respect, or permission of the originating culture. 3. Appropriative language: Refers to the use of words or phrases that originated in another culture or group, often without the full understanding, respect, or permission of the originating culture. 4. Appropriative fashion: Refers to the use or adoption of clothing styles, fabrics, or accessories that originally belonged to another culture or group, in a way that may be perceived as misrepresenting or exploiting the original meaning or significance. 5. Appropriative music: Refers to the use or adoption of musical styles, instruments, or genres that originally belonged to another culture or group, in a way that may be perceived as misrepresenting or exploiting the original meaning or significance.

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'appropriare', meaning 'to make one's own' or 'to apply to one's own use'. In English, the term 'appropriative' has come to be used to describe the use of a concept, symbol, or word that originally belonged to another culture or group, in a way that may be perceived as misrepresenting or exploiting the original meaning or significance.

Related Concepts
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  1. Cultural appropriation: Refers to the use, borrowing, or adoption of elements from another culture or group, without the full understanding, respect, or permission of the originating culture. This can include the use of traditional clothing, music, dance, language, symbols, and other cultural expressions.

  2. Intercultural communication: Refers to the exchange of information, ideas, meanings, values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions, behaviors, and other forms of expression between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds. Effective intercultural communication requires a deep understanding and respect for the cultural differences and similarities between the individuals or groups involved.

  3. Cultural sensitivity: Refers to the ability to understand, respect, and respond appropriately to the cultural differences and similarities between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds. Cultural sensitivity is an essential component of effective intercultural communication and can help promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds.

  4. Cultural competence: Refers to the ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with individuals or groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Cultural competence involves recognizing and valuing cultural differences and similarities, as well as adapting communication and behavior styles to effectively engage with individuals or groups from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  5. Cultural intelligence: Refers to the ability to understand and navigate different cultural contexts effectively. Cultural intelligence involves recognizing cultural differences and similarities, understanding how they impact communication and behavior, and adapting communication and behavior styles to effectively engage with individuals or groups from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Culture
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Appropriative culture refers to the use, borrowing, and adapting of elements from other cultures, often without the full understanding, respect, or permission of the originating culture. This can include the use of traditional clothing, music, dance, language, symbols, and other cultural expressions. Appropriative culture can have both positive and negative impacts on the originating culture and on intercultural relations more broadly.

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