culturally
Culturally (adv) means In a way that relates to culture or the customs of a society. Example: “The two regions are culturally quite distinct despite sharing a border.”
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In a way that relates to culture or the customs of a society.
"The two regions are culturally quite distinct despite sharing a border."
"The festival is culturally important to the people who live in the valley."
"Culturally, the two towns share food, music and many traditions."
How to use culturally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes how something relates to or is shaped by culture.
Common pairings
culturally diverse
culturally significant
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more culturally
- Superlative
- most culturally
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Etymology
From "cultural" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
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Rhymes for culturally
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What does “culturally” mean?
The word “culturally” means in a way that relates to culture or the customs of a society. In plain terms, describes how something relates to or is shaped by culture.
How do you use “culturally” in a sentence?
Here is “culturally” used in a sentence: “The two regions are culturally quite distinct despite sharing a border.”
What part of speech is “culturally”?
“Culturally” is an adverb.
Is “culturally” a common word?
“Culturally” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between culturally and socially?
Culturally relates specifically to the customs, beliefs, and traditions of a society, while socially relates more broadly to interactions and relationships between people. A practice can be culturally significant without necessarily being a social event, and vice versa.
What kind of word does culturally usually modify?
Culturally is an adverb that typically modifies adjectives or verbs, as in "culturally diverse" or "culturally influenced." It rarely stands alone and instead frames another word in terms of culture.
What is a common phrase that uses culturally?
A frequent collocation is "culturally sensitive," describing awareness and respect for the customs of different societies. Other common pairings include "culturally significant" and "culturally diverse."
