Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

culture-vulture

Noun

/ˈkʌl.tʃərˈvʌl.tʃər/

Definition

A person who is very interested in the arts, especially in attending cultural events.

Examples

As a self-proclaimed culture-vulture, she visits every art exhibit that opens in the city.
The culture-vultures flocked to the new theater opening, eager for the latest performance.

Meaning

The term often has a negative connotation, suggesting that someone is more focused on the social aspect of cultural events rather than their intrinsic value.