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cultural
This term describes the collective identity of a society, encompassing everything from high art and literature to the mundane habits and unspoken social codes of a community. It carries a broad, neutral connotation that can shift toward the prestigious when referring to the arts or toward the sociological when discussing ethnic traditions and behavioral norms.
While the word is typically used as a standard adjective, it frequently appears in compound terms like cultural heritage or cultural appropriation, where it specifies the particular lens of human society being analyzed. It does not possess irregular pluralization or countability constraints, as it functions as a modifier for nouns.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
cultural heritage
inherited traditions and monuments
The temple is a vital part of the nation's cultural heritage.
cultural diversity
the existence of various cultural groups
The city is celebrated for its immense cultural diversity.
cultural shock
disorientation when experiencing a new culture
Moving to Tokyo gave her a significant sense of cultural shock.
cultural norm
a standard of social behavior
Maintaining eye contact is a strong cultural norm in many Western societies.
cultural identity
the feeling of belonging to a group
Language plays a crucial role in shaping one's cultural identity.