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cultural

adjective
SayKUL-chuh-ruhl/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/UK/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/

2 meanings of cultural

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  1. 1
    way of lifeadjective
    Having to do with a group's customs, beliefs, art, and way of life.

    The festival celebrates the cultural traditions of many countries.

    Learning a new language can open the door to cultural understanding.

    UsageA cultured person knows a lot about art and music. Cultural is about a group's way of life.

    Similarsocietal

  2. 2
    human-madeadjective
    Caused by people and what they do, not by nature.

    Like a sandcastle on a beach, made by people, not shaped by the waves.

    On this map, roads and bridges are shown as cultural features.

    Some marks on the map show cultural features that people built.

    Similarartificial, anthropogenic

    Oppositenatural

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Origin

From the word "culture" plus the ending "-al".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact