Culture (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's culture was evident in its eclectic mix of artwork and antique furniture in the lobby.
- The refined culture of the aristocracy was on full display at the opera house gala.
- She immersed herself in the vibrant culture of the city by attending local music festivals and trying street food.
- His appreciation for the classical culture of ancient Greece influenced his choice of architectural style for the museum.
- The corporation's strict corporate culture emphasized punctuality, productivity, and respect for hierarchy.
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Meaning 2
A particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The art of ancient Egypt provides valuable insight into the culture of the early Egyptian society.
- Studying the social hierarchy and daily life of a historical society allows historians to better understand its culture.
- Many experts argue that understanding a country's modern culture begins with an exploration of its medieval past.
- Culture has shaped every stage of humanity, influencing decisions that shape future civilizations.
- Sociologists examining cultural rituals across civilizations in South America identified both subtle and distinct similarities among groups that historically occupied adjacent lands.
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- Paleo-Indian Culture
- Helladic Culture
- Paleo-Amerind Culture
- Minoan Civilisation
- Minoan Culture
- Helladic Civilisation
- Aegean Civilisation
- Western Civilization
- Aegean Culture
- Mycenaean Civilisation
- Mycenaean Culture
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Meaning 3
All the knowledge and values shared by a society.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
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.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 5
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".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); "the culture of cells in a Petri dish".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 7
The raising of plants or animals; "the culture of oysters".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.