sociocultural

adjective

so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rəl 

-ˈkəl-chə-,

ˌsō-shē-

: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors

socioculturally

ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rə-lē 

-ˈkəl-chə-

ˌsō-shē-

adverb

Examples of sociocultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Where are the contemporary cinematic epics addressing the unique sociocultural issues that shape our own? —Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024

Similarly, in American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, the show gives Hernandez, who killed three Black men, a complex backstory, exploring the sociocultural factors that impacted his mental health. —Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024

Saudi Arabia is far from monolithic in sociocultural terms. —Nicholas Krohley, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2016

Resolved, The State of California affirms its roles in protecting the descendants of enslaved people and all Black Californians as well as their civil, political, and sociocultural rights. —Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sociocultural

adjective

so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch(-ə)-rəl, ˌsō-shē- 

: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors

socioculturally

-rə-lē 

adverb