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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The terrible loss will remain Jan. 10, 2025 Pyne, who has written more than 30 books on the cultural and social effects of wildland and rural fires around the world, argues that many of the most disastrous fires of the last 30 years have been urban fires. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 Harfouch’s mission is to use music as a universal language of peace, transcending cultural and ideological divides. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 People are seeking personalized experiences and a sense of community that together enhances their quality of life, whether through close proximity to shops and restaurants or easy access to artistic, cultural and other recreational pursuits. Jean Paul Wardy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The political and cultural context that frames the lives of these characters (which Santambrogio developed for and alongside his mostly nonprofessional performers) is filtered through radio and TV broadcasts, as well as brushes with bureaucracy (about visas and travel documents). Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cultural 

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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cultural

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

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