cross-cultural
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of cross-cultural
First recorded in 1940–45
Vocabulary lists containing cross-cultural
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Example Sentences
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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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