Meaning of 'culture'

noun

the raising of plants or animals

Example: "the culture of oysters"

noun

the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium, such as gelatin or agar

Example: "In high school, we made a culture from a swab of the locker room floor."

noun

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

noun

all the knowledge and values shared by a society

Synonyms: acculturation

noun

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

Example: "the developing drug culture"

noun

a particular society at a particular time and place

Synonyms: civilization civilisation

noun

a highly developed state of perfection

Synonyms: finish

verb

to grow in a special preparation