🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Cultural

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kuˈtuɾaw

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O festival celebrou o patrimônio cultural da região."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.

    "The festival showcased the cultural heritage of the region."
  2. 2

    Relating to the arts and manners that a group favors.

    "Cultural events often promote local artists and traditions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'cultural' derives from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'tillage', which evolved in the context of agriculture and later extended to the cultivation of the mind and social practices. The term entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in the arts and social sciences.

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