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Definition of cultural adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cultural

adjective
 
/ˈkʌltʃərəl/
 
/ˈkʌltʃərəl/
[usually before noun]
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  1. connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
    • Teachers need to be aware of cultural differences.
    • America's cultural diversity
    • a cultural institution/centre
    • cultural events
    • a cultural exchange between Japan and France
    • a time of rapid social and cultural change.
    • The industry needs a cultural shift to address the gender pay gap.
    • your cultural identity/background
    • His character represents the traditional cultural values of China.
    • Many immigrants preserve their cultural traditions.
    • the rich cultural history of New England
    see also cross-cultural
    Extra Examples
    • Social and cultural factors play a huge part in international marketing.
    • The custom is deeply rooted in the religious and cultural heritage of the region.
    • The exhibition reflects the cultural diversity of modern British society.
    • The impact of the women's movement was essentially cultural.
    • an attempt to promote traditional cultural values
    • enormous social and cultural changes
  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.
    • She has become an American cultural icon.
  3. Word Originmid 19th cent.: from Latin cultura ‘tillage’ + -al.
See cultural in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee cultural in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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