cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəl-chə-rəl 

ˈkəlch-

1

: of or relating to culture or culturing

2

: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth

culturally

ˈkəl-chə-lē 

ˈkəlch-rə-

adverb

Synonyms of cultural

• 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

Most of us remain trapped in our own language bubble and cultural assumptions, and the publishing industry is no exception. —The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026

Amodei, meanwhile, will be given the chance to break out of the Silicon Valley bubble and be introduced to cultural movers and shakers. —Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026

Gert-Jan, an art restitution lawyer instrumental in returning the Scythian gold to Ukraine, sits on numerous cultural boards; while Corinne comes from an art-loving family, a member of whom co-founded the Tefaf Maastricht Art Fair. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia. —Melody Moezzi, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• cultural appropriation
• cultural imperialism
• inter-cultural

Rhymes for cultural

• agricultural
• countercultural
• horticultural
• intercultural
• multicultural
• silvicultural
• viticultural
• bicultural
• subcultural
• transcultural
• nonagricultural
• sociocultural

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to culture

culturally

-rə-lē 

adverb