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This article explores the role of language as a communication system within culture, a concept gaining attention in modern cultural studies. It highlights the communicative form of culture, emphasizing its ability to transmit information across generations and time periods. Effective cultural understanding requires grasping deeper levels such as mentality, values, norms, and symbols. The study underscores the importance of intercultural communication in fostering understanding and acceptance of cultural differences, contributing to global peace and security. The formation of new intercultural values through cultural exchange is identified as essential for the development of human civilization. This article addresses the gap in understanding how language as a cultural tool facilitates this process, with the aim of promoting cultural exchange and integration. Implications suggest that respect for diverse values enhances international relations and global harmony.