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adjective cross-cul·tur·al \ ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl , -ˈkəl-chə- \

Definition of cross-cultural

: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
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cross-culturally

play \ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rə-lē, -ˈkəl-chə-\ adverb

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First Known Use of cross-cultural

circa 1942

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CROSS-CULTURAL Defined for English Language Learners

cross-cultural

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Definition of cross-cultural for English Language Learners

  • : relating to or involving two or more different cultures or countries

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