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

Political power, economic opportunity, cultural prestige, and elite education remain extraordinarily concentrated in the capital. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Her creative expression extended beyond the runway into cultural moments that further strengthened the brand’s presence in fashion. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

This year your motto is ‘An Eye for It,’ to spotlight your unique cultural curation remit. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

His youthful experiences of flight and cultural assimilation inform a great deal of his work, which centers themes of belonging, identity, and collective memory. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 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 diffusion
• 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