a particular society at a particular time and place; early Mayan civilization
[ Syn: civilization , civilisation ]
the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
all the knowledge and values shared by a society
[ Syn: acculturation ]
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); the culture of cells in a Petri dish'
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 ]
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'
the raising of plants or animals; the culture of oysters'
culture (n.)
grow in a special preparation; the biologist grows microorganisms'