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.
雙語例句
1. In New Zealand, the Maori people maintain a strong cultural tradition.
在新西蘭，毛利人保持著深厚的文化傳統。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Traditionalists may howl, but in today's world, cultural relativism rules.
傳統衛道士們也許會叫囂反對，但在當今世界，文化相對論確實是占據著統治地位。
來自柯林斯例句
3. A rich and varied cultural life is essential for this couple.
豐富多樣的文化生活對這對夫婦而言至關重要。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Minority cultures within the United States often raised issues of cross-cultural conflict.
美國的少數民族文化經常引發跨文化沖突問題。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Manchester has a rich cultural, economic and sporting heritage.