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

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sociocultural

Food packaging and placement, formulations, marketing and advertising, and sociocultural perceptions of norms and prestige created by the commercial market all play a role.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Not every song Fender writes reaches for some sweeping sociocultural diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025

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 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

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