cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəl-chə-
1
: of or relating to culture or culturing
2
: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth
culturally
ˈkəlch-rə-lē How to pronounce cultural (audio)
ˈkəl-chə-
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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Visitors to the Texas city will find a diverse mix of outdoor activities, historic destinations, and cultural attractions, as well as excellent dining and entertainment for all ages. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 Russia's Influence Operations in 2016, Russia conducted extensive campaigns during the presidential election, employing fake personas, troll farms, and manipulated content to inflame racial, ideological, and cultural divisions. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Musk has had perhaps the largest impact of any one person on space exploration in recent years, from both a cultural and technological standpoint. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 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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