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cultural

adj.
US //ˈkəɫtʃɝəɫ// UK //kˈʌltʃəɹəl// cul·tur·al
  1. 1 society and traditions (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a particular group of people.

    relating to the shared ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a specific society or group.

    Example

    The city has many cultural differences because people from all over the world live there.

    Example

    The festival provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous population through music and dance.
  2. 2 arts and literature (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    relating to music, art, theatre, and other creative activities.

    relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements within a society.

    Example

    The government is spending more money on cultural events like concerts and art shows.

    Example

    The city was designated as a cultural hub, attracting investment for new galleries, theatres, and independent cinema projects.
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  1. 3 human-made (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Academic Technical Science

    caused by human activity rather than by nature.

    resulting from or influenced by human activity, often used in scientific or environmental contexts to distinguish from natural processes.

    Example

    The changes in the landscape were cultural rather than natural.

    Example

    Archaeologists identified several cultural layers in the soil, indicating that the site had been occupied by humans for thousands of years.
Origin

From culture + -al.

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