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.
Recent Examples on the Web That turning point gave way not just to cultural shifts in fashion and social behavior. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 July 2024 The festival program will unravel across several rooms at Fotografiska Berlin, a multi-purpose arts and cultural venue in Berlin-Mitte. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 July 2024 Those are just a few of the things that make the Curie Museum special, says cultural action and communications manager Nathalie Huchette. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024 Its results reflect the same anti-American cultural politics as most left-leaning publications, which are partisan, attention-seeking, and ideological rather than scholarly or informative. Armond White, National Review, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cultural 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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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