cultural

cultural
cul|tu|ral
W2 [ˈkʌltʃərəl] adj [usually before noun]
1.) belonging or relating to a particular society and its way of life
▪ the very real historical and cultural differences between our two societies
▪ the desire to maintain a distinct cultural identity
▪ It is important to look at the political and cultural context in which the novel was written.
▪ people who share the same cultural background
cultural heritage/traditions etc
(=ideas, customs etc that have existed in a particular society for a long time)
▪ Japan's unique cultural heritage
2.) relating to art, literature, music etc
▪ the city's rich and varied cultural life
▪ Students need to have time for relaxation and cultural activities , as well as for academic work.
▪ In the later Middle Ages, Prague was an important cultural centre (=a place, usually a big city, where a lot of artistic and musical events happen) .

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