appreciation

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I am trying to understand what the word of appreciation exactly means in following context.                        Study abroad gives you greater appreciation for diversity and nurtures your sense of independence.First I understand "diversity" here means diverse cultures. Since we should admire different cultures, so, according to M-W below, appreciation here means admiration.Do you think so? Do you think it could have other meanings here or be a combination of several meanings? Thanks a lot!

Doll · Accepted Answer

To me, it means judgement and recognition of other different cultures. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

I Love Chocolate · Answer

If you have an appreciation for diversity, you are more tolerant of cultures and people who are different from your own, and you believe that it's a good thing that there ARE differences. In this sense, admiration is right. You admire differences and consider them beautiful and/or intriguing.

Philip · Answer

I Love ChocolateIf you have an appreciation for diversity, you are more tolerant of cultures and people who are different from your own, and you believe that it's a good thing that there ARE differences. In this sense, admiration is right. You admire differences and consider them beautiful and/or intriguing.

Welcome to the forums, Chocolate. I think you'll have fun here.

Philip · Answer

DollTo me, it means judgement and recognition of other different cultures.

Exactly, especially with the "favorable critical estimate" from the original post.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks Philip. It really is a great forum. I've been telling all of my students about it.

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