cultural lag

a community or nation that is less developed in art or literature than in its industry and sports.

The cultural lag of that country deprived it of any interests the tourists might have.

by Luddz June 5, 2015

Culture lag

Culture lag: hopelessness, irritability and other effects felt by a person after a journey across cultures seemingly more advanced than its own.

Cannot watch the local news yet—just returned from Singapore yesterday and still in culture lag a bit.

by Kitone January 5, 2009