cross-cultural

adjective

cross-cul·​tur·​al ˈkrȯs-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce cross-cultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
: dealing with or offering comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas
cross-culturally adverb

Examples of cross-cultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the surprise win against Pakistan spotlighted the fast-rising popularity of the sport within the U.S., which traces back to cross-cultural stories of immigrants from countries that embrace cricket. Danish Bajwa, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2024 The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and UC San Diego prepared me with two incredibly useful tools: an analytic framework and cross-cultural understanding. Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024 The logo — a coffee bean resting against the A, and the Italian spelling of caffe — suggests an attention to detail and a cross-cultural approach that is promising. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024 The cross-cultural signifiers don’t end with the casting. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024 That finding is cross-cultural, across languages, across people groups. David E. Clementson, The Conversation, 16 May 2024 This venture underscores our commitment to fostering cross-cultural exchanges and celebrating the rich tapestry of human experiences and stories. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2024 According to the company, the simulations include handling polarizing topics in the workplace, navigating divisive conversations, leading performance management, and managing cross-team and cross-cultural conflict. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 13 May 2024 The second type is the Adams Incubator, where the theater invites artists from the Berkshires and beyond to use its physical space to develop bold, original works that foster cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-cultural was circa 1942

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“Cross-cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-cultural. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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