sociocultural

American  

[soh-see-oh-kuhl-cher-uhl, soh-shee-] / ˌsoʊ si oʊˈkʌl tʃər əl, ˌsoʊ ʃi- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and cultural elements.

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Other Word Forms

• socioculturally adverb

Etymology

Origin of sociocultural

First recorded in 1925–30; socio- + cultural

Example Sentences

It was included in MoMA’s seminal 1972 show “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape,” which presented furnishings that looked beyond aesthetics and function toward sociocultural shifts, including the rejection of bourgeois propriety.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

It added that the art promoted "collective cohesion and sociocultural memory", as well as being "a means of free expression and intergenerational dialogue".

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

It advocates for the rectification of existing inequalities and emphasises that policies must be adapted to regional and sociocultural contexts, to enable the establishment of just, low-carbon food systems.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023

Her new book, “The Sisterhood,” dives into the sociocultural discourse of the 1970s in order to trace the trajectory of authors who transformed and elevated American literature in the decades that followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

These songs are part of a potentially rich musical experience for the child—exposing them to material with inherent sociocultural meaning that can contribute to excellent lessons and, most importantly, enhance integration activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin