culture

/kˈʌltʃɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a particular society at a particular time and place
   “early Mayan 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
4. (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
   “the culture of cells in a Petri dish”
5. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality--Joseph Conrad
   “they performed with great polish”
6. the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization
   “the developing drug culture”
7. the raising of plants or animals
   “the culture of oysters”

verb

1. grow in a special preparation
   “the biologist grows microorganisms”

Synonyms for culture

• civilization
• civilisation
• acculturation
• polish
• refinement
• cultivation
• finish

Words that rhyme with culture

• agriculture
• vulture
• aquaculture
• counterculture
• horticulture
• subculture