culture culture /ˈkʌltʃɝ/

noun

1. () (archeology) a particular society at a particular time and place  ( civilisation [British] , civilization , culture )
   (archeology) a particular society at a particular time and place
    Early Mayan civilization
   early Mayan civilization
   
   
2. () The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group  ( culture )
   the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
    Japanese culture emphasizes the importance of respect and harmony.
   Japanese culture emphasizes the importance of respect and harmony.
   
   
3. () All the knowledge and values shared by a society  ( acculturation , culture )
   all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    The culture of a place is often reflected in its art, music, and traditions.
   The culture of a place is often reflected in its art, music, and traditions.
   
   
4. () (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)  ( culture )
   (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
    The culture of cells in a Petri dish
   the culture of cells in a Petri dish
   
5. The raising of plants or animals  ( culture )
   the raising of plants or animals
    The culture of oysters
   the culture of oysters
   
6. The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization  ( culture )
   the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization
    The developing drug culture
   the developing drug culture
    The reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture
   the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture
   
   
7. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality  ( cultivation , culture , finish , polish , refinement )
   a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
    They performed with great polish
   they performed with great polish
    I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
    Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
   almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
   
   

verb

1. Grow in a special preparation  ( culture )
   grow in a special preparation
    The biologist grows microorganisms
   the biologist grows microorganisms