cultural
- 01 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.
Simple“The city has many cultural differences because people from all over the world live there.”
In context“The festival provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous population through music and dance.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
relating to music, art, theatre, and other creative activities.
relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements within a society.
Simple“The government is spending more money on cultural events like concerts and art shows.”
In context“The city was designated as a cultural hub, attracting investment for new galleries, theatres, and independent cinema projects.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The changes in the landscape were cultural rather than natural.”
In context“Archaeologists identified several cultural layers in the soil, indicating that the site had been occupied by humans for thousands of years.”
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Usage cultural heritage · cultural events · cultural contexts
From culture + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.