cross-cultural

adjective

cross-cul·​tur·​al ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
cross-culturally adverb

Examples of cross-cultural in a Sentence

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Alongside the cross-cultural push, the Fashion Hub naturally concentrated on Italy. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 Take an early cross-cultural conversation between Goodie and Mitch as the two hang out at the casino. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 Dolly Parton is the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award, which honors an American music industry professional, artist or group who has played an invaluable role in cross-cultural exchanges and whose music works to advance peace and mutual understanding globally. Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 Their experiences of living in different countries and engaging with diverse cultures provide them with a broader understanding of global markets, cross-cultural communication and the complexities of international business. 2. Kelly Huang, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cross-cultural 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-cultural was circa 1942

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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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