cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-rəl 

ˈkəl-chə-

1

: of or relating to culture or culturing

2

: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth

culturally

ˈkəlch-rə-lē 

ˈkəl-chə-

adverb

Synonyms

• artistic

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

Those restrictions opened up space for political action committees (PACs), which could rake in big money from small-dollar donors motivated to give by sensationalist direct mail focused on hot button cultural issues. —Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made By History, TIME, 10 June 2024

The next, after the dust has settled, everyone’s friendly again and Lourd is praising Disney’s then-leader, Bob Chapek, in the press. Discover the change-makers who are shaping every cultural corner of Los Angeles. —Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024

The issue has thrust swimming into a contentious cultural discourse. —Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 8 June 2024

The key to Barbie’s mainstay market power For better or worse, Barbie is an undoubtable cultural icon. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• inter-cultural

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to culture

culturally

-rə-lē 

adverb