Phrase guide

cultural center

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

A place well-known for its culture and arts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 文化館 /文化馆 (wénhuàguǎn) — organization or building that promotes arts
  • Dutch: cultureel centrum — organization or building that promotes arts
  • Finnish: kulttuurikeskus — organization or building that promotes arts
  • French: centre culturel — organization or building that promotes arts
  • Irish: ionad cultúir — organization or building that promotes arts
  • Portuguese: centro cultural — organization or building that promotes arts
  • Vietnamese: nhà văn hoá — organization or building that promotes arts