cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəl-chə-
1
: of or relating to culture or culturing
2
: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth
culturally
ˈkəlch-rə-lē How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəl-chə-
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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Shining a spotlight on the unique cultural and environmental legacy of Los Angeles, this panel will explore the intersection of entertainment and sustainability through the eyes of local community leaders. Essence, 1 Mar. 2025 Most intangible of all – but certainly not the least toxic – are the divisions within us: political, social, cultural, geographical. Eli Amdur, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 By grounding itself in local culture, Loewe fosters artistic and cultural growth on a global scale. WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 Rooted in his Georgia upbringing and the state’s Black spiritual and cultural legacy, the hauntingly beautiful images—shot along Georgia’s coastline—resist easy interpretation. Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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