culturally
|cul/tur/al/ly|
B2
/ˈkʌltʃərəli/
(cultural)
relating to culture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cultural' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cultura,' where 'cult-' meant 'to cultivate.'
Historical Evolution
'cultura' transformed into the French word 'culture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cultural' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cultivate or grow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to culture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
The festival is culturally significant to the local community.
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