cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-rəl 

ˈkəl-chə-

1

: of or relating to culture or culturing

2

: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth

culturally

ˈkəlch-rə-lē 

ˈkəl-chə-

adverb

Synonyms

• artistic

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no power remotely more meaningful than political power, not star power, cultural power, financial power, religious power. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024

Shasta people will incorporate their cultural values in the landscape, cultivating traditional foods for a food sovereignty program and other culturally important plants. —Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024

The venue is North America’s largest shipping container market with a cultural marketplace featuring local shops, dining options, and a microbrewery. —Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are flooded with messages from celebrities and influencers urging people to vote, and hip-hop artists have been at the forefront, using their cultural influence to galvanize civic duty. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• inter-cultural

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to culture

culturally

-rə-lē 

adverb