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 the mid-1960s, the festival expanded from an intimate get-together among church members to a cultural exchange for the greater Sacramento community. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The company did not attempt to manufacture a cultural moment around ranch. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

His platform has zero cultural currency with the millions of coastal voters who dictate the political gravity of the state. — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

But more than just an anniversary, this is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural legacy of one of the greatest couturiers of the 20th century. — Federica Caiazzo, Vanity Fair, 1 Aug. 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 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