culture

Noun

• the raising of plants or animals
  • the culture of oysters
    

• 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
    

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
  • they performed with great polish
    
  • I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
    
  • almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art--Joseph Conrad
    

• (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
  • the culture of cells in a Petri dish
    

• all the knowledge and values shared by a society

• the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group

• a particular society at a particular time and place
  • early Mayan civilization
    

Verb

• grow in a special preparation
  • the biologist grows microorganisms
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  polish , refinement , cultivation , finish , acculturation , civilization , civilisation