Culture - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkʌltʃər|  American pronunciation of the word culture
Brit.  |ˈkʌltʃə|  British pronunciation of the word culture

noun

- a particular society at a particular time and place (syn: civilization)
- 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 (syn: cultivation, finish, polish, refinement)
- 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

verb

- grow in a special preparation

Extra examples

Her art shows the influence of pop culture.

It's important to learn about other cultures.

The company's corporate culture is focused on increasing profits.

The virus is cultured in the laboratory from samples of infected tissue.

...culture bacteria in laboratory dishes...

Culture is not merely the sum of several activities, but a way of life.

The primary channel of transmission of culture is the family.

We speak Danish at home so that the boys don't lose touch with their language and culture.

In our culture, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.

I love working abroad and meeting people from different cultures.

A brief history of Western culture.

Business is one of the major forces in modern culture.

Every government department has its own particular culture.

Changing the corporate culture is a long and difficult process.

In the field of drug development, the culture of secrecy is deep and strong.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: culture
he/she/it: cultures
present participle: culturing
past tense: cultured
past participle: cultured
noun
singular: culture
plural: cultures
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