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 adverb

Examples of cross-cultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The show’s emphasis is on outstanding natural beauty, the slow dance of cross-cultural romance and gradual enlightenment. Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024 Chicano organizers have traveled to Gaza and the West Bank for decades in cross-cultural exchanges. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Take in a cross-cultural tradition while listening to local acts including R&B singers Natalie Redd and PatriceLive, Andean folk group Raymi, and brotherly prog-rock duo deTournai. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 Collaboration lies at the heart of Davido’s artistic vision, serving as a catalyst for innovation and cross-cultural exchange. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024 The trees were planted with support from the Japanese Association of Northeast Ohio to celebrate the cross-cultural exchange between the Akron community and Japan. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024 Editors’ Picks Image Image Eventually, this cross-cultural vernacular made its way through Europe and back to the other side of the Pacific. Kurt Soller Anu Kumar, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 Travers acknowledges the challenges inherent in building a cross-cultural brand. Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024 Poison’s story of social ingratitude and cross-cultural helplessness ends the anthology with a jolt. Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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