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culturally

adverb·Everyday

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UK/ˈkʌltʃərəli/
US/ˈkʌltʃərəli/

Meanings

  1. adverb

    In a way that relates to the customs, beliefs, art, and way of life of a group of people.

    Grammar: Usually modifies an adjective or a whole clause: culturally different, culturally speaking.

    Patterns

    • culturally different
    • culturally important
    • culturally appropriate
    • culturally speaking

    The two regions are close on the map but culturally very different.

    Teachers are trained to work in culturally diverse classrooms.

    Culturally speaking, the festival matters more than the date on the calendar.

  2. adverb

    In a way that shows education in the arts, literature, and other refined interests.

    Grammar: Often used in the phrase "culturally rich" or "culturally aware".

    Patterns

    • culturally rich
    • culturally aware
    • culturally sophisticated

    She grew up in a culturally rich city full of museums and theaters.

    The program aims to make students more culturally aware.

Common combinations

culturally different
Their traditions are culturally different from ours.
culturally diverse
London is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world.
culturally appropriate
Doctors should give advice that is culturally appropriate for each patient.
culturally rich
The old quarter is culturally rich, with galleries on every street.
culturally sensitive
The training helps staff be more culturally sensitive.

Synonyms and how they differ

socially
Relates to society and social relationships; culturally points specifically to customs, art, and traditions.
traditionally
Focuses on customs passed down over time, whereas culturally is broader and also covers art and ideas.

Word family

culture noun
the customs, beliefs, and art of a group.
cultural adjective
relating to culture.
cultured adjective
educated and interested in art and literature.

Commonly confused: culturally or cultural? culturally or cultivated?

culturally vs cultural

Cultural is the adjective (cultural differences); culturally is the adverb (culturally different).

culturally vs cultivated

Cultivated means farmed or refined; it does not mean "relating to culture".

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