cultural
KUHL-chruhl
Cultural (adj) means relating to the customs, arts, and shared ideas of a society. Example: “The museum offers a cultural tour that explains local music and dance.”
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Relating to the customs, arts, and shared ideas of a society.
"The museum offers a cultural tour that explains local music and dance."
"The festival celebrates the region's cultural heritage."
"They noticed several cultural differences while traveling abroad."
How to use cultural
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the traditions, beliefs, and way of life of a group of people.
Common pairings
cultural heritage
cultural differences
cultural exchange
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cultural
- Superlative
- most cultural
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Etymology
From "culture" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-al."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for cultural
rural
mural
plural
neural
natural
epidural
subdural
guttural
unnatural
inaugural
structural
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cultural” mean?
The word “cultural” means relating to the customs, arts, and shared ideas of a society. In plain terms, relating to the traditions, beliefs, and way of life of a group of people.
How do you pronounce “cultural”?
“Cultural” is pronounced KUHL-chruhl (/ˈkʌl.tʃ(ə.)ɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cultural” in a sentence?
Here is “cultural” used in a sentence: “The festival celebrates the region's cultural heritage.”
What part of speech is “cultural”?
“Cultural” is an adjective.
Is “cultural” a common word?
“Cultural” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between cultural and social?
Cultural relates to the shared customs, arts, beliefs, and traditions that give a society its identity. Social relates more broadly to how people interact and live together in groups. Culture shapes social life, so the words overlap, but cultural points to heritage and meaning, while social points to relationships and community.
What is an example of something cultural?
Language, food, music, religious festivals, clothing, and storytelling traditions are all cultural. So are the values and manners a community passes down through generations. When we call something a 'cultural difference', we mean it comes from the customs and shared outlook of a particular group rather than from individual choice.
What does 'cultural heritage' mean?
Cultural heritage is the collection of traditions, monuments, artworks, languages, and practices a society inherits from the past and passes to future generations. It can be tangible, like historic buildings and artefacts, or intangible, like folklore, music, and rituals. The term highlights what a community values enough to preserve.
Is 'cultural' a positive word?
It is generally neutral to positive. Cultural simply describes something linked to a society's customs and arts, and it often appears in respectful contexts like cultural exchange or cultural diversity. It carries no built-in judgement, though phrases such as 'cultural clash' can give it a more tense or critical tone.
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