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

Abberley agrees that the cultural differences between the English and Spanish languages give room for confusion. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Shinto was formally separated from the state after World War II, but its traditions still reflect a broader history of religious and cultural influences. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Factory International also pays tribute to the city’s cultural history, taking its name from Factory Records. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has framed this as the start of long-term cultural change, not a one-and-done fix. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 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