cultural
cul·tural AW BrE [ˈkʌltʃərəl] NAmE [ˈkʌltʃərəl] adjective usually before noun
1. connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc
•cultural differences between the two communities
•economic, social and cultural factors
2. connected with art, literature, music, etc
•a cultural event
•Europe's cultural heritage
• The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city.
Derived Word: ↑culturally
Word Origin:
mid 19th cent.: from Latin cultura ‘tillage’ + ↑-al.
Thesaurus:
cultural [cultural culturally] adj. usually before noun
•Teachers need to be aware of cultural differences.
ethnic • • racial • • national • • folk •
a cultural/ethnic/racial/national group
sb's cultural/ethnic/racial/national identity/origin
cultural/national/folk traditions
cultural/ethnic/racial differences/factors/background/diversity/minorities
Example Bank:
•She has become an American cultural icon.
•Social and cultural factors play a huge part in international marketing.
•Teachers need to be aware of cultural differences.
•The custom is deeply rooted in the religious and cultural heritage of the region.
•The exhibition reflects the cultural diversity of modern British society.
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