Cultural
Example: The museum hosts cultural exhibits from ancient civilizations yearly.
Definition
"Cultural" relates to the ideas, customs, social behaviors, and achievements of a particular society or group. It describes anything connected to the collective traditions and expressions, such as art, language, and rituals, that define the identity of a community or civilization.
Etymology
The word "cultural" derives from the Latin word 'cultura,' meaning cultivation or tending, originally referring to agriculture. Over time, it evolved to describe the cultivation of the mind and societal development. Did you know? The shift from farming to referring to society's shared customs reflects how humans 'cultivate' both land and culture.
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"Cultural" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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