cross-cultural

[ kraws-kuhl-cher-uhl, kros- ]

adjective

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

   cross-cultural studies; cross-cultural communication.

cross-cultural

adjective

1. involving or bridging the differences between cultures

Other Words From

• cross-cultur·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-cultural¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Pulling back the curtain on an often mysterious and misunderstood genre, the series gives glimpses into why fans around the world continue to be captivated by K-pop’s fandom, high-octane performances and stimulating cross-cultural experiences.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think tourism can be a force for peace, for cross-cultural exchange,” Prof Novelli says.

From BBC

The second work is a triptych featuring an episodic narrative inspired by the life of the Virgin Mary but represented in cross-cultural terms of Western and Eastern religious and secular imagery.

From Los Angeles Times

So, cross-cultural studies are needed to understand these dynamics across different geographical settings, ensuring workplace interventions are culturally relevant.

From Science Daily

But I think learning about the role that Black people played, it also just revealed another layer of "OK, so this music has always had these cross-cultural connections."

From Salon