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cultural

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/ˈkʌltʃərəl/ · cul-tur-al

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

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

کسی سماج کے خیالات، رسم و رواج، اور سماجی رویوں سے متعلق.

ثقافتی

saqafati

Formal: ثقافتی

Synonyms

societalethnictraditionalسماجینسلیروایتی

Antonyms

individualpersonalprivateفردیذاتینجی

Common Collocations

  • cultural heritage
  • cultural identity
  • cultural diversity

Example Sentences

The cultural differences between the two countries are fascinating.

دونوں ممالک کے ثقافتی اختلافات دلچسپ ہیں.

Dono mulakon ke saqafati ikhtelafat dilchasp hain.

She studies cultural anthropology at university.

وہ یونیورسٹی میں ثقافتی انتھروپولوجی کی پڑھائی کرتی ہے.

Woh university mein saqafati anthropology ki parhai karti hai.

Their cultural practices reflect their history and traditions.

ان کی ثقافتی روایات ان کی تاریخ اور روایات کی عکاسی کرتی ہیں.

Un ki saqafati riwayat un ki tareekh aur riwayat ki akasi karti hain.

Easily Confused With

cultured:Cultured refers to someone who is educated and has refined tastes, while cultural pertains to the broader aspects of a society's traditions and practices.

Word Family

culture
nounثقافت
cultivate
verbکھیت میں لگانا
culturally
adverbثقافتی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

CULT-ure: Think of cultivating your knowledge and understanding of different cultures.

Imagine a globe with various cultural symbols representing different countries.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نادان ہیں، خوشبو کا کیا کیا کریں گے؟ / نرگسوں سے روشنی کی کشتوں میں خوشی ہے

Naadaan hain, khushboo ka kya kya karein ge? / Nargison se roshni ki kashton mein khushi hai

They are ignorant, what will they do with fragrance? / There is joy among the blooms of narcissus.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کی ثقافت اس کی شناخت ہوتی ہے۔

Jis ki saqafat us ki shanakht hoti hai.

One's culture defines their identity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "culturālis" — relating to cultivation

First known use: 19th century

The term 'cultural' has been used since the late 19th century to denote aspects related to culture, including beliefs, practices, and social behaviors.