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

The field guides dedicate entire sections to cultural production, media engagement and rapid narrative dissemination following high-profile incidents. —Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a sort of museum for Hartford area military and cultural history. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026

Through Karma’s love of music and self-expression, the series highlights hip-hop as a powerful cultural legacy rooted in Black culture and storytelling. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026

The yearly comic convention caters to a wide-range of pop cultural interests — from Star Wars to Star Trek, cosplay, anime, manga and comic books, as well as vendors selling toys, apparel and other items. —John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 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