cultural
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to artistic or social pursuits or events considered to be valuable or enlightened
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of or relating to a culture or civilization
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(of certain varieties of plant) obtained by specialized breeding
Other Word Forms
- anticultural adjective
- anticulturally adverb
- culturally adverb
- de-cultural adjective
- noncultural adjective
- nonculturally adverb
- precultural adjective
- preculturally adverb
- pseudocultural adjective
- pseudoculturally adverb
- transcultural adjective
- transculturally adverb
Etymology
Origin of cultural
Example Sentences
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“It’s been so fun to see contestants enjoying smoked salmon on a daily basis… Anytime smoked salmon becomes part of the cultural conversation, it’s a win for the category.”
From Salon
Commercial ships, US- or Israeli-linked businesses or cultural institutions, or a wide range of other vulnerable locations could be at risk.
From Barron's
Commercial ships, US- or Israeli-linked businesses or cultural institutions, or a wide range of other vulnerable locations could be at risk.
From Barron's
It created loyalty, civic investment and philanthropy—the long-term commitment that built private schools, museums, hospitals, universities and cultural institutions.
Walking around the fair, a shared sentiment of post-fire rejuvenation, cultural collaboration and a pride for the Los Angeles community was deeply felt.
From Los Angeles Times
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