culture

noun
UK: /ˈkʌltʃər/
US: /ˈkʌltʃər/

  1. The beliefs, customs, arts, of a particular society, group, place, or time.

    1. Our club has its own culture. [ ] [ ]
    2. Studying abroad helps students understand a different culture and broaden their perspectives. [ ] [ ]

  2. The cultivation of plants or rearing of animals, or growing of microorganisms in a controlled environment for scientific or commercial purposes.

    1. The culture needs proper sunlight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying the bacterial culture to understand its antibiotic resistance mechanisms. [ ] [ ]

  3. Intellectual and artistic activities, pursuits, and tastes.

    1. She enjoys visiting museums for culture. [ ] [ ]
    2. Attending the opera is part of the city's vibrant culture scene that I adore. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cultivation society civilization development refinement
culture transitive-verb

  1. To grow or cultivate (cells, tissues, bacteria, etc.) in a nutrient-rich medium.

    1. We culture cells in the lab. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researchers culture the bacteria to study their growth patterns under different conditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To develop (a particular behavior or attitude) in oneself or others.

    1. Try to culture good habits. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to culture a supportive and collaborative work environment for its employees. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "culture" in English means: The beliefs, customs, arts, of a particular society, group, place, or time., The cultivation of plants or rearing of animals, or growing of microorganisms in a controlled environment for scientific or commercial purposes., Intellectual and artistic activities, pursuits, and tastes..

The phonetic transcription of "culture" is /ˈkʌltʃər/ in British English and /ˈkʌltʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "culture": cultivation, society, civilization, development, refinement.

Example usage of "culture": "Our club has its own culture.". More examples on the page.