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

Behind him is the main hall, built in 1697 and designated a prefectural cultural property, standing vigil against a slate-gray sky. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Year-round warm weather, beaches, and cultural activities offer a vibrant retirement lifestyle, and for golfers, there are many courses, from public links to exclusive private country clubs, to choose from. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The California chapter denies the allegation and said its opposition to the bill is rooted in concerns about property rights and cultural preservation. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Woven into the cultural fabric of South Florida, botánicas serve as spaces of community, connection and commerce for the spiritual. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 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