cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-rəl 

ˈkəl-chə-

1

: of or relating to culture or culturing

2

: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth

culturally

ˈkəlch-rə-lē 

ˈkəl-chə-

adverb

Synonyms

• 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

This makes Black women influencers powerful cultural intermediaries for brands that are looking to tap into dissatisfied customers who may feel a lack of diversity in how corporations market products to them. —Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

The review that really mattered came from the Dallas Morning News’ cultural critic, John Rosenfield, Jr. —Time, 10 July 2025

Launched in January with Brazilian pop star Anitta, the campaign aims to strengthen True Religion’s position as a cultural leader. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025

By focusing on cultural authenticity and flexible design, concepts like Mira are helping to redefine what hospitality looks like in New York today. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• 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