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   Cul·ture

   /ˈkəlCHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively: "20th century popular culture" Similar the artsthe humanitiesintellectual achievement(s)intellectual activityliteraturemusicpaintingphilosophy
   • ▪ a refined understanding or appreciation of culture: "men of culture" Similar intellectual/artistic awarenesseducationcultivationenlightenmentdiscernmentdiscriminationgood tastetasterefinementpolishsophisticationurbanityurbanenesseruditionlearninglettersbelles-lettres
   • 2. the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group: "Caribbean culture" Similar civilizationsocietyway of lifelifestylecustomstraditionsheritagehabitswaysmoresvalues
   • ▪ the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a particular social group: "the emerging drug culture"
   • 3. the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc. in an artificial medium containing nutrients: "the cells proliferate readily in culture"
   • ▪ a preparation of cells obtained from a culture: "the bacterium was isolated in two blood cultures"
   • 4. the cultivation of plants: "this variety of lettuce is popular for its ease of culture" Similar cultivationgrowingfarmingagriculturehusbandryagronomy

   verb

   • 1. maintain (tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) in conditions suitable for growth: "several investigators have attempted to culture biliary cells"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a cultivated piece of land): the noun from French culture or directly from Latin cultura ‘growing, cultivation’; the verb from obsolete French culturer or medieval Latin culturare, both based on Latin colere ‘tend, cultivate’ (see cultivate). In late Middle English the sense was ‘cultivation of the soil’ and from this (early 16th century), arose ‘cultivation (of the mind, faculties, or manners’); culture (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 19th century.

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › cultureCULTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Culture definition: the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.. See examples of CULTURE used in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CultureCulture - Wikipedia

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   Culture (/ ˈ k ʌ l tʃ ər / KUL-chər) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups. Culture is often originated from or attributed to a specific region or location.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › cultureCulture Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CULTURE. 1. a [noncount] : the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. a study of Greek language and culture. today's youth culture. Her art shows the influence of pop/popular culture. b [count] : a particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCULTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CULTURE definition: 1. the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a country, society, or group of people: 2. music, art…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishculture noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of culture noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. culture. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈkʌltʃə (r)/ /ˈkʌltʃər/ way of life. [uncountable] the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group. African/American/European/Islamic culture. working-class culture.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionculture noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of culture noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCULTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · A culture is a particular society or civilization, especially considered in relation to its beliefs, way of life, or art. ...people from different cultures. We live in a culture that is competitive. 3. countable noun. The culture of a particular organization or group consists of the habits of the people in it and the way they generally behave .