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

The beautiful city of Maastricht in the Netherlands is always a delight to visit for its medieval architecture and its vibrant cultural scene, which includes FashionClash, an annual festival every November that’s a brilliant mashup of fashion, art, film and performance. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Months later, this season’s standout contestants have retained their cultural staying power. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024

Throughout her career, Dion’s cultural power has been matched by the physical kind. —Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024

Guan is also writing a new script with a more international perspective, aiming to foster cultural exchange between countries. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 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