26984 words

cultural

5 definitions • 13 examples
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Examples:

The US is often accused of cultural imperialism.
cultural identity Australia has its own cultural identity, which is very different from that of Britain.
cultural diversity The company values cultural diversity.
cultural differences The misunderstanding is likely just the result of cultural differences between them.
cultural heritage We visited the city museum to learn more about the cultural heritage (= ways of living and thinking that have existed for a long time in a society) of the people.
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relating to music, art, theatre, literature, etc.:

Examples:

cultural activity Budget reductions meant that the city's cultural activities for the coming year were cut back drastically.
cultural centre He thought that Oslo was the cultural centre (= a place with a lot of museums, theatres, etc.) of Norway.
a cultural desert/wasteland (= a place without museums, theatres, etc.)
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of or referring to the way of life of a particular people, esp. as shown in their ordinary behavior and habits, their attitudes toward each other, and their moral and religious beliefs:

Examples:

The country has a rich cultural heritage.
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of or referring to the literature, art, music, dance, theater, etc., that represent the traditions or the way of life of a particular people or group:

Examples:

the great cultural centers of Europe
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relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society, a company, etc.:

Examples:

Australia has its own cultural identity, which is very different from that of Britain.
The cultural identity of a company is shaped by its attitudes to its employees.

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