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

This cultural richness fosters heritage retention within Hispanic and Latino communities and connects these segments with other segments of American society—especially as non-Hispanics increasingly embrace and contribute to Latino culture. —Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

An amazing firsthand account of some of the leading cultural and political figures at the turn of the century. —New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Similarly, President Ronald Reagan, working with the King family and cultural icons like Stevie Wonder, signed legislation to establish the MLK holiday. —John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025

Welcome to the world of jersey numbers, a cultural phenomenon for some and a spiritual reminder for others. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025

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