This is the 11545th most frequent Swedish word.
okunskap
Lack of knowledge or ignorance.
The word 'okunskap' is used here to indicate a lack of knowledge or understanding as a contributing factor to prejudice.
Okunskap är ofta källan till fördomar.
Ignorance is often the source of prejudice.
Here, 'okunskap' refers to demonstrated lack of knowledge or expertise in a specific subject during discourse.
Han visade stor okunskap om ämnet under diskussionen.
He showed great ignorance about the topic during the discussion.
In this sentence, 'okunskap' pertains to the lack of awareness or knowledge concerning cultural differences, emphasizing its potential consequences.