cross-cultural
adjective
cross-cul·tur·al
ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl 
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
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Her immersion into cross-cultural divinity takes root on LUX in vanguard beats, searching timbres, and a colossal, sometimes operatic voice, attuned to pop iconoclasts like Bjork (featured on LUX) and Kate Bush.
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Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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.
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Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for cross-cultural
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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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