Cultural means relating to a particular society and its ideas, customs, and art.
...a deep sense of personal honour which was part of his cultural heritage.
...the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation which promotes cultural and educational exchangesbetween Britain and India.
Synonyms: ethnic, national, native, folk More Synonyms of cultural
culturallyadverb [ADVERB adjective]
...an informed guide to culturally- and historically-significant sites.
Culturally, they have much in common with their neighbours just across the border.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Cultural means involving or concerning the arts.
...the sponsorship of sports and cultural events by tobacco companies.
culturallyadverb [ADVERB adjective]
...one of our better-governed, culturally-active regional centres–Manchester or Birmingham,say.
More Synonyms of cultural
cultural in British English
(ˈkʌltʃərəl)
adjective
1.
of or relating to artistic or social pursuits or events considered to be valuable or enlightened
2.
of or relating to a culture or civilization
3.
(of certain varieties of plant) obtained by specialized breeding
Derived forms
culturally (ˈculturally)
adverb
cultural in American English
(ˈkʌltʃərəl)
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to culture; specif., of the training and refinement of the intellect, interests, taste, skills, and arts
2.
of or having to do with a particular culture
3.
obtained by breeding or cultivation
Derived forms
culturally (ˈculturally)
adverb
Examples of 'cultural' in a sentence
cultural
As a nation we are proud of our great cultural diversity.
The Sun (2009)
There are certain cultural expectations that can get in the way.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You want success and there are deep cultural things involved.
The Sun (2010)
It has also always been a city long in its cultural and artistic reach.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet its vertiginous economic climb is not reflected by any deeper cultural understanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was soon followed by other powerful examples of a deep cultural divide between the generations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He combines deep cultural knowledge with enthusiasm and intellectual dash.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That the problem stems from certain cultural and possibly religious traits needs to be examined in careful detail.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Those who entered his office often raised their eyebrows at the diversity of cultural artefacts that he had collected.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Management must become the instrument through which cultural diversity can be made to serve the common purposes of mankind.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
It is not cultural diversity: it is a horror.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They require a certain degree of cultural literacy, or general knowledge.
Steinberg, Laurence & Levine, Ann You and Your Adolescent: A Parents' Guide for Ages 10 to 20 (1990)
There are so many things going on in Europe that would be educational and cultural rather than local gossip.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He stayed with the fund for ten years, building it into the major cultural and artistic force it is today.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The cultural and educational diversity of most societies ensures that there will be considerable variation in the forms of thought employed by or available to actors.
Hindess, Barry Choice, Rationality, and Social Theory (1988)
What are the most common cultural and business differences that I should be prepared for?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I enjoyed the small-town college atmosphere with its educational and cultural opportunities.
Christianity Today (2000)
Our museums are success stories, providing cultural, educational and economic benefit.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The men on either side of no man's land had much cultural hinterland in common, notably football.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
First, from a suitable distance we can now see the true political, cultural and artistic depth of the era.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
cultural
British English: cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ ADJECTIVE
Cultural means relating to the arts generally, or to the arts and customs of a particular society.
...sports and cultural events.
American English: cultural
Arabic: ثَقَافيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: cultural
Chinese: 文化的
Croatian: kulturni
Czech: kulturní
Danish: kulturel
Dutch: cultureel
European Spanish: cultural
Finnish: kulttuuri-
French: culturel
German: kulturell
Greek: πολιτιστικός
Italian: culturale
Japanese: 文化の
Korean: 문화의
Norwegian: kulturell
Polish: kulturalny
European Portuguese: cultural
Romanian: cultural
Russian: культурный
Latin American Spanish: cultural
Swedish: kulturell
Thai: ทางวัฒนธรรม
Turkish: kültürel
Ukrainian: культурний
Vietnamese: thuộc văn hóa
All related terms of 'cultural'
cultural lag
the difference in the rate of change between two parts of a culture
cultural norm
Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society.
cross-cultural
Cross-cultural means involving two or more different cultures.
cultural centre
If an area or town is a centre for an industry or activity, that industry or activity is very important there.
cultural cringe
the perception that one's own culture is inferior to that of another group or country
cultural legacy
A legacy of an event or period of history is something which is a direct result of it and which continues to exist after it is over.
cultural value
The values of a person or group are the moral principles and beliefs that they think are important.
cultural activity
An activity is something that you spend time doing.
cultural awareness
Someone's cultural awareness is their understanding of the differences between themselves and people from other countries or other backgrounds , especially differences in attitudes and values .
cultural barrier
A barrier is a problem that prevents two people or groups from agreeing , communicating , or working with each other.
cultural exchange
an exchange of students , artists , athletes , etc., between two countries to promote mutual understanding
cultural factors
A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision , or situation.
cultural identity
The identity of a person or place is the characteristics they have that distinguish them from others.
cultural influence
To have an influence on people or situations means to affect what they do or what happens .
cultural landscape
A landscape is all the features that are important in a particular situation.
cultural pluralism
a condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences
cultural anthropology
the branch of anthropology dealing with cultural as opposed to biological and racial features
cultural appropriation
the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture
cultural background
Your background is the kind of family you come from and the kind of education you have had. It can also refer to such things as your social and racial origins , your financial status , or the type of work experience that you have.
cultural expectations
A person's expectations are strong beliefs which they have about the proper way someone should behave or something should happen .
cultural imperialism
Imperialism is a system in which a rich and powerful country controls other countries, or a desire for control over other countries.
cultural importance
The importance of something is its quality of being significant , valued, or necessary in a particular situation.
cultural phenomenon
A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist.
cultural relativity
a concept that cultural norms and values derive their meaning within a specific social context
Cultural Revolution
(in China) a mass movement (1965–68), in which the youthful Red Guard played a prominent part. It was initiated by Mao Tse-tung to destroy the power of the bureaucrats and to revolutionize the attitudes and behaviour of the people
the cultural cringe
subservience to overseas cultural standards
Great Cultural Revolution
(in China) a mass movement (1965–68), in which the youthful Red Guard played a prominent part. It was initiated by Mao Tse-tung to destroy the power of the bureaucrats and to revolutionize the attitudes and behaviour of the people
multicultural
Multicultural means consisting of or relating to people of many different nationalities and cultures.
Chinese translation of 'cultural'
cultural
(ˈkʌltʃərəl)
adj
[heritage, tradition, exchange]文化的 (wénhuà de)
1 (adjective)
a deep sense of honour which was part of his cultural heritage
Synonyms
ethnic
The country's population of over 40 million people is made up of many ethnic groups.
national
the national characteristics and history of the country
native
It was many years since she had lived in her native country.
folk
racial
the protection of national and racial minorities
2 (adjective)
This holiday was a rich cultural experience.
Synonyms
artistic
educational
The kids had an enjoyable and educational day.
elevating
aesthetic
products chosen for their aesthetic appeal as well as their durability
enriching
broadening
enlightening
developmental
civilizing
edifying
the reading of edifying literature
educative
The exhibition is an educative and emotionally satisfying experience.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aesthetic
Definition
relating to the appreciation of art and beauty
products chosen for their aesthetic appeal as well as their durability