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cultural

|cul/tur/al|

B2

/ˈkʌltʃərəl/

(culture)

shared beliefs and practices

Base FormPluralVerbVerbAdjectiveAdverb
cultureculturesculturedcultivateculturalculturally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'cultural' originates from the Latin word 'cultura,' which means 'cultivation' or 'tending.'

Historical Evolution

'cultura' transformed into the French word 'culture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'culture,' from which 'cultural' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cultivation of land,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.

The festival is a significant cultural event in the city.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35