bicultural

American

[bahy-kuhl-cher-uhl] / baɪˈkʌl tʃər əl /

adjective

of, relating to, or combining two cultures.
of or relating to biculturalism.

Etymology

Origin of bicultural

First recorded in 1935–40; bi- ¹ + cultural

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bicultural

The bicultural thing, I think most people can identify with that because we struggle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025

"We are a multi-cultural society built on a bicultural base - something that cannot be altered."

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2024

But for a small but vocal minority, a bicultural society is viewed as divisive rather than inclusive.

From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2023

The bilingual and bicultural Para Los Niños centers language, culture and heritage, working with low-income Latino immigrant and refugee families from Mexico, Central and South America.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023

“I heard him say that he had mariachis on one side and rock-and-roll on the other,” she added, describing the bicultural world of Mr. Delgado’s youth.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2022

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