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cross-cultural

American  
[kraws-kuhl-cher-uhl, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈkʌl tʃər əl, ˈkrɒs- /

adjective

  1. combining, pertaining to, or contrasting two or more cultures or cultural groups.

    cross-cultural studies; cross-cultural communication.


cross-cultural British  

adjective

  1. involving or bridging the differences between cultures

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of cross-cultural

First recorded in 1940–45

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An exhibition offers a refreshing look at the fruits of cross-cultural exchange, featuring gorgeous works with Middle Eastern and Islamic themes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Don Omar again flew to Cairo, this time for a news conference with Hakim, to introduce the song and promote cross-cultural collaborations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

She was an American original, a Renaissance woman, and—thanks to her genuine warmth and positivity—a cross-cultural unifier of humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

In “The Dreamy Side,” Molina traces the roots of these cross-cultural musical obsessions to the early R&B scene in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

The cross-cultural conversations with those people, who had shared a lot of the same history and struggle as my clients in America, had a huge impact on me.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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