Noun Definition

culture

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

"The culture of cells in a Petri dish"

Category: General

2.Definition: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

Related Noun(s):cultivation, finish, polish, refinement

Category: General

3.Definition: a particular society at a particular time and place

Related Noun(s):civilisation, civilization

Category: General

4.Definition: all the knowledge and values shared by a society

Related Noun(s):acculturation

Category: General

5.Definition: 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"

Category: General

6.Definition: the raising of plants or animals

"The culture of oysters"

Category: General

7.Definition: the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group

Category: General