cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəl-chə-rəl 

ˈkəlch-

1

: of or relating to culture or culturing

2

: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth

culturally

ˈkəl-chə-lē 

ˈkəlch-rə-

adverb

Synonyms of cultural

• 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

Today, the cultural backlash against AI and AI music is widespread. —Chloe Veltman, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026

The marine animal’s newfound fame is not unlike that of other creatures that became a cultural phenomenon. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Dameron is also the founder of Saloma Acres, an equestrian and cultural space in her home state of South Carolina. —Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026

As Korea’s government pushes toward a target of 30 million inbound travelers by 2028, partnerships like this one are increasingly part of the conversation about how to shape policy and regulation around a new kind of cultural tourism – one where the playlist is also the itinerary. —Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultural

• anti-cultural
• cross-cultural
• cultural anthropology
• cultural appropriation
• cultural imperialism
• inter-cultural

Rhymes for cultural

• agricultural
• countercultural
• horticultural
• intercultural
• multicultural
• silvicultural
• viticultural
• bicultural
• subcultural
• transcultural
• nonagricultural
• sociocultural

Kids Definition

cultural

adjective

cul·​tur·​al ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl 

: of or relating to culture

culturally

-rə-lē 

adverb