cross-cultural

adjective

cross-cul·​tur·​al ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
cross-culturally
ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rə-lē, 
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
adverb

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So what does effective cross-cultural work actually look like now? — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But backlash has not blunted the growth and evolution of the game, which continues to enjoy cross-cultural popularity. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026 Other exhibitions over the past decade have shown the institution’s focus on cross-cultural and intergenerational connection with Detroit serving as the entry point for a global discourse. — Brianna J. Heath, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 What moves audiences now is honest storytelling, cross-cultural collaboration, and artistic authenticity. — Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-cultural

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cross-cultural was circa 1942

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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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