cultural

Connected with the beliefs, customs, and way of life of a particular group of people.

• We have different cultural backgrounds.
• Food is an important part of our cultural identity.
• The course explores cultural differences between countries.

Common phrases: cultural background, cultural differences, cultural identity

Connected with art, music, books, theatre, and similar activities.

• The city offers many cultural activities.
• We visited a cultural centre with two small theatres.
• The festival is the biggest cultural event of the year.

Similar words: artistic

Common phrases: cultural events, cultural centre, cultural activities

Connected with shared customs and ideas, or with activities such as art and music.

• The island has a rich cultural history.
• The school encourages cultural exchange through music and language lessons.
• These objects have great cultural value for the local community.

Common phrases: cultural heritage, cultural exchange, cultural life

Caused or created by people and their activities.

• The map shows cultural features such as roads.
• Researchers measured cultural lighting around the village at night.
• The report separates natural changes from cultural changes in the landscape.

Similar words: human-made, artificial

Opposites: natural

Common phrases: cultural lighting, cultural features, cultural landscape