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culturally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkəɫtʃɝəˌɫi// UK //kˈʌltʃəɹəli// cul·tur·al·ly

adv. in a way that relates to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a group of people.

adv. relating to the artistic, social, or intellectual manifestations of a specific society or group.


SIMPLE

The two cities are very different culturally.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival is culturally significant because it celebrates the history of the local indigenous community.

COMPLEX

While the two nations share a border and a language, they remain culturally distinct due to centuries of differing religious and political influences.

Usage

Typically modifies adjectives or verbs to specify the domain of the description.

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