cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəlch-
Synonyms of culturalnext
1
: of or relating to culture or culturing
2
: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth
culturally
ˈkəl-chə-lē How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəlch-rə-
adverb

Examples of cultural in a Sentence

We studied our cultural heritage. There are some cultural differences between us. We attended several cultural events over the weekend. The center provides a wide range of cultural activities. The city is the cultural center of the state.
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Outside Hollywood, real-life ranching operations have also become cultural brands of their own. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Founded in 2023 by Francesco Saverio Matera, the brand’s design philosophy centers on creating adaptive structures that overcome physical and cultural barriers, addressing different needs and conditions. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Democrats should come up with better cultural icons than aging, washed up multi-millionaire former talk show hosts. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions. Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultural was in 1802

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultural. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective
cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
: of or relating to culture
culturally adverb

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