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bicultural

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

adjective

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

  2. of or relating to biculturalism.


Etymology

Origin of bicultural

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

Example Sentences

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"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

“She’s bicultural and biracial. It’s not easy to figure out what box to choose.”

From Washington Post Feb. 10, 2023

The children all go to the same Mandarin immersion school, and their mothers are investing in the hard work of making them bilingual and bicultural.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 22, 2023

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