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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China has yet to enjoy the cross-cultural appeal that Korean dramas and Japanese anime have found across the Pacific. Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025 His current research revolves around strategic human resource management/human capital, international/cross-cultural adjustment, and social exchange relationships at work. Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025 As a team, set time aside for an offsite session and use storytelling to share cross-cultural experiences, so everyone is sensitive to a broader view. Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 And clearly, there are plenty of adults who could also use a little more cross-cultural learning to open their hearts and minds. Britt Hogue, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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