Definition of culture

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Definition of culture

  • a particular society at a particular time and place (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. civilisation
    2. civilization
  • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cultivation
    2. finish
    3. polish
    4. refinement
  • all the knowledge and values shared by a society (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. acculturation
  • (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the culture of cells in a Petri dish
  • grow in a special preparation (verb)
  • the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization (noun)

    Examples

    1. the developing drug culture
    2. the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture
  • the raising of plants or animals (noun)

    Examples

    1. the culture of oysters
  • the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group (noun)

See definition of culture in Merriam Webster