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 cultural suppression continued for decades, as political unrest escalated and the state’s grip on artistic expression tightened. —Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025

Effective methods depend on factors like a firm’s team size and expertise, regulatory requirements, organizational risk appetite and the company’s cultural receptivity to fail-fast transformation. —Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025

Featured prominently on many critics’ best-of-year lists, the book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 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