culturally

adverb

cul·​tur·​al·​ly ˈkəlch-rə-lē 

ˈkəl-chə- also ˈkəl-chər-lē

1

: with regard to culture

culturally the period was one of rapid advance

: in a cultural manner

will seek every evening to do something that is culturally satisfying and significant

—Current Biography

2

: according to the prevailing culture

handled and fed, clothed and cared for in culturally approved ways

—Grace De Laguna

3

: according to the principles of culture for a plant or crop

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for culturally

• agriculturally