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

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026

The final concert of January features the Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet, led by Nigerian drummer and current New York resident Digba Ogunbiyi, who blends traditional Yoruba cultural styles with American jazz. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026

Discovering Charlotte’s Cultural Soul Charlotte’s cultural identity extends far beyond its racing heritage. —Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• 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