Meaning of cultural in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkəltʃ(ə)rəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   cultural

   Definitions

   1. denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people

   Examples

   • « influenced by ethnic and cultural ties- J.F.Kennedy »
   • « ethnic food »

   Synonyms

   • social

2. Qualitative Adjective

   cultural

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from Latin cultura‘tillage’+ -al

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors

   Examples

   • « cultural events »
   • « a person of broad cultural interests »
3. 2. of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society

   Examples

   • « cultural roots »
4. 3. relating to the raising of plants or animals

   Examples

   • « a cultural variety »