culture

noun

  1. 1

    the raising of plants or animals

    the culture of oysters

  2. 2

    (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)

    the culture of cells in a Petri dish

  3. 3

    the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group

  4. 4

    all the knowledge and values shared by a society

  5. 5

    the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization

    the developing drug culture

    the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture

  6. 6

    a particular society at a particular time and place

    early Mayan civilization

  7. 7

    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

    they performed with great polish

    I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose

verb

  1. 1

    grow in a special preparation

    the biologist grows microorganisms

Synonyms

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