What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
culturally
Example
I am interested in learning about different cultures around the world. [cultures: noun]
Example
The festival celebrates the cultural diversity of our city. [cultural: adjective]
ethnically
Example
The restaurant serves authentic dishes from various ethnic groups. [ethnic: adjective]
Example
The government has policies to promote ethnic diversity and inclusion. [ethnic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Culturally is more commonly used than ethnically in everyday language. Culturally is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while ethnically is more specialized and often used in academic or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between culturally and ethnically?
While culturally can be used in both formal and informal contexts, ethnically is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, making it more formal in tone.
