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cultural

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
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Definition of cultural

adjective

  • 1relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society:the cultural diversity of British society
  • 2relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements:a cultural festival

Derivatives

culturally

adverb
culturally, the town was relatively isolated from the surrounding regions a culturally diverse city

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin cultura 'tillage' + -al

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