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cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəlch-
Synonyms of culturalnext
1
: of or relating to culture or culturing
2
: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth
culturally
ˈkəl-chə-lē How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəlch-rə-
adverb

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.
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And Kojima does not hesitate in highlighting his cultural influences, encouraging gamers to dig deeper, creating an experience that, even when played alone, is meant to foster community and create deeper connections. Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025 In a year steeped in fears about AI, automation, and the creeping power of the platforms that shape our reality, Beeple has seemingly produced a pressure valve for that cultural anxiety. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025 Garrido Haguet is currently developing documentary projects focused on Latin American cultural heritage with a special interest in ancestral crafts and millenary traditions that form part of the intangible heritage of his country, observed from a contemporary perspective. Photovogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025 Students learn the cultural, historical, and even religious significance of food — lessons meant to prepare them for real-world kitchens in restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cultural

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultural was in 1802

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultural. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective
cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
: of or relating to culture
culturally adverb

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