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

In the days, months and years ahead, Notre Dame - hailed as one of the greatest instances of French Gothic architecture – will retake its place in Paris’ cultural pantheon. —Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024

With Willy at the helm, Los Muchachos rode the wave of a massive cultural phenomenon. —T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024

By bringing these outside influences — music, advertising — his work becomes a collective cultural memory document. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024

The answer lies in how marketers, media outlets and even the entertainment industry have shaped our perception of consumption, embedding it deep into our cultural psyche. —Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 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