culture (n.)

  1. a particular society at a particular time and place; early Mayan civilization

    [ Syn: civilization , civilisation ]

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

  3. all the knowledge and values shared by a society

    [ Syn: acculturation ]

  4. (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); the culture of cells in a Petri dish'

  5. 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; almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art--Joseph Conrad

    [ Syn: polish , refinement , cultivation , finish ]

  6. 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'

  7. the raising of plants or animals; the culture of oysters'

    culture (v.)

  1. grow in a special preparation; the biologist grows microorganisms'

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