Cultural: meaning, definitions and examples

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cultural

 

[ หˆkสŒltสƒษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

society

Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. Cultural practices can vary greatly between different regions and ethnic groups.

Synonyms

ethnic, social, traditional.

Examples of usage

  • The cultural differences between Eastern and Western countries can be quite significant.
  • It's important to respect and appreciate cultural diversity.
Context #2 | Adjective

arts

Relating to the arts and intellectual achievements of a society. Cultural events such as music concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances are important for promoting creativity and expression.

Synonyms

artistic, creative, intellectual.

Examples of usage

  • The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.
  • She studied cultural history in college to learn more about artistic movements.
Context #3 | Adjective

education

Relating to the knowledge, beliefs, and values shared by a group of people. Cultural education aims to foster understanding and appreciation of different cultural perspectives.

Synonyms

educational, enriching, informative.

Examples of usage

  • The school offers courses in cultural studies to explore global traditions.
  • Learning a new language can provide insights into different cultural norms.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultural" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‚เคธเฅเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kulturell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ budaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kulturowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‡ๅŒ–็š„ (ใถใ‚“ใ‹ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท culturel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultural

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltรผrel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธํ™”์  (munhwajeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุงููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulturnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultรบrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ๅŒ–็š„ (wรฉnhuร  de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kulturni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ menningarlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะดะตะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™ni

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultural

Etymology

The word 'cultural' originated from the Latin word 'cultura', which means cultivation or tending. It first appeared in the English language in the 19th century, primarily used in the context of agriculture and tending to crops. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the broader concept of societal customs, beliefs, and intellectual achievements. Today, 'cultural' is widely used to describe aspects related to art, society, education, and heritage.

See also: Acculturate, acculturation, agriculture, culturalization, culturedly, culturing, multicultural, multiculturalism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,181, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.