culturally-motivated
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/ˈkʌltʃərəli ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/ˈkʌltʃərəli ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
cultural influence
Etymology
'culturally-motivated' originates from the combination of 'culture' and 'motivate,' where 'culture' refers to the customs and social behavior of a society, and 'motivate' means to provide a reason or incentive for doing something.
'culture' and 'motivate' were combined to form the modern English term 'culturally-motivated.'
Initially, it meant 'influenced by cultural factors,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
driven or influenced by cultural factors or considerations.
The decision to preserve the ancient temple was culturally-motivated.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 09:21