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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President Trump himself joined the platform last year and has since amassed millions of followers — a reversal that underscores TikTok’s cultural and political reach. Esat Dedezade, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Moreover, effective celebrity PR now demands a deep understanding of complex cultural conversations, shifting public values, and constantly evolving sensitivities. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Fujioka said the Japanese American National Museum was worried about the loss of not only NEH funding but also money allocated through the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, which awarded $26.4 million in grants and research funding to cultural organizations in California last year. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025 The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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