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cross-cultural

adjective

cross-cul·​tur·​al ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
cross-culturally
ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rə-lē
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
adverb

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Wilson wants to convey the universality of connection through a vibrant cross-cultural romance. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025 Like other seaside enclaves, Dongsha was founded as a trading post and, in turn, became a venue for cross-cultural exchange. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 What once seemed like science fiction is now marketed as a quick fix for cross-cultural communication. Thor Sawin, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025 Her outfit subtly nodded to the cross-cultural identity of Mamdani’s campaign, which has been a vocal supporter of the Free Palestine movement. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-cultural

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-cultural was circa 1942

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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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