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 adverb

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What does this cross-cultural relationship give you as a writer? Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025 Create Inclusive Global Talent Programs To attract top international graduates, employers should develop inclusive global programs that enable international students to utilize their cross-cultural experiences and expertise. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Footage of Ako and Kako’s visit to the State Fair may fill multiple episodes of the show, expected to air in the fall, in which Japanese celebrities will react to their cross-cultural experience, McCune said. Ethan Wolin updated July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025 Designed specifically for artists selected through the East and Southeast Asian Panorama and Women by Women open calls, the event will combine hands-on industry training, cross-cultural storytelling, and international networking opportunities. Avril Chen, Vogue, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-cultural

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Aug. 2025.

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