cultural

英 ['kʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l] 美 ['kʌltʃərəl]

cultural (adj.): 1868, in reference to the raising of plants or animals, from Latin cultura "tillage" (see culture) + -al (1). In reference to the cultivation of the mind, from 1875; hence, "relating to civilization or a civilization." A fertile starter-word among anthropologists and sociologists, for example cultural diffusion, in use by 1912; cultural diversity by 1935; cultural imperialism by 1937; cultural pluralism by 1932; cultural relativism by 1948.

1. In New Zealand, the Maori people maintain a strong cultural tradition.: 在新西兰，毛利人保持着深厚的文化传统。

2. Traditionalists may howl, but in today's world, cultural relativism rules.: 传统卫道士们也许会叫嚣反对，但在当今世界，文化相对论确实是占据着统治地位。

3. A rich and varied cultural life is essential for this couple.: 丰富多样的文化生活对这对夫妇而言至关重要。

4. Minority cultures within the United States often raised issues of cross-cultural conflict.: 美国的少数民族文化经常引发跨文化冲突问题。

5. Manchester has a rich cultural, economic and sporting heritage.: 曼彻斯特有丰富的文化、经济和体育遗产。