die Kulturkriege
Translation
culture wars
Examples
Kulturkriege prägen die politische Debatte.
Culture wars shape the political debate.
In vielen Ländern gibt es heute Kulturkriege.
Today, there are culture wars in many countries.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) as a subject Kulturkriege are a complex phenomenon.
((prepositional object)) as a prepositional object The debate is about culture wars.
Similar Words
Wertekonflikt (value conflict), Ideologiekampf (ideological battle)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kultur' (culture) and 'Krieg' (war). It signifies a conflict over cultural values.
Memory Tips
Imagine different groups in society waging a 'war' over whose 'culture' is right.