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Culture

noun

1.

A particular society at a particular time and place. Synonyms: civilisation, civilization.

2.

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

3.

All the knowledge and values shared by a society. Synonym: acculturation.

4.

(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar).

5.

A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. Synonyms: cultivation, finish, polish, refinement. "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose" , "Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"

6.

The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization. "The reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture"

7.

The raising of plants or animals.

verb

(past & past part. cultured; pres. part. culturing)

1.

Grow in a special preparation.

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