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

The other major leagues all have similar exemptions, and none of them are close to the NFL’s scale, revenue, viewership or cultural impact. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said the find highlights that Egypt’s coasts served as strategic hubs for commercial and cultural communication with the rest of the ancient world, according to the statement. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025

The Critics’ body has said the award reflects the breadth of achievement across the cultural landscape. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025

Hughes said there will be an array of different Asian cultural food options including Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese options. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 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

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