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

Hospitality is ingrained there, making cultural moments and personalization a key focus. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Indeed, the camps acted as de facto cultural schools, with general transfers of generational knowledge. — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

The agreement has also led to cultural and education partnerships including an exchange program between symphony organizations and an aviation training collaboration. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The two markets are close geographically, connected by longstanding commercial and cultural ties, and increasingly linked through companies, supply chains and investment. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 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 diffusion
• 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