cross-cultural

adjective

cross-cul·​tur·​al ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
cross-culturally adverb

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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 The parallel between non-Iranian humans and AI models found by the researchers suggests these aren't just technical failures but fundamental deficiencies in decoding meaning in cross-cultural contexts. ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025 Held twice a year in the City of Light (the annual September iteration wrapped up over the weekend), the joint celebration of designers, makers, and creatives includes product launches, collaborations, parties, installations, and cross-cultural exchanges. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 His Chelsea restaurant Hav & Mar marries his cross-cultural upbringing in both its name and design. Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-cultural

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-cultural was circa 1942

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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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