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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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output. Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 In an era where global conflict, political division, and cultural anxieties can make life feel like a dystopian, Orwellian novel, art has the power to offer both sharp commentary and joyful escape. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Around 150 guests are typically invited based on cultural, diplomatic or economic ties to the visiting country. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The director also drew connections between his own work and Korean genre cinema, noting how both use monsters and genre elements to explore cultural identity. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 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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