culture

Meanings

• a particular society at a particular time and place
• the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
• all the knowledge and values shared by a society
• (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; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
• 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"
• grow in a special preparation

Synonyms

acculturation, civilisation, civilization, cultivation, finish, polish, refinement