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cul·ture

culture

 
 
pronunciation:
kuhl chr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Everything that a large group of people has created over time and now share, such as music, art, and language, is called culture. Things that a group of people believe, eat, and celebrate are also part of that group's culture.
Movies are an important part of American culture.
 
synonyms:
civilization
similar words:
customs, habits
definition 2: When someone has culture, they have the quality of knowing and caring about things like art, books, music, good manners, and events that are happening in the world.
The prince was expected to marry a woman of culture.
similar words:
polish, taste
definition 3: The raising of plants or animals is called "culture."
He is an expert on the culture of tomato plants.
synonyms:
farming, growing
similar words:
agriculture
Word Builder: culture +
  • cultural:
    having to do with culture.
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see/see also culture
some actions associated with culture
some aspects of culture
some descriptions of cultures
some people associated with culture
some subjects that study culture