part of speech: noun
definition 1: the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people.
- Respect for Mother Earth is an important part of Iroquois culture.
synonyms: civilization
definition 2: the quality of knowing and caring about art, literature, good manners, and what goes on in the world.
- She became a woman of culture at college.
synonyms: cultivation
antonyms: simplicity
definition 3: the raising of plants or animals.
- He is an expert on the culture of tomato plants.
synonyms: farming, growing
definition 4: bacteria or other microorganisms that are grown by scientists or doctors for use in tests and experiments.
- Doctors examine throat cultures for evidence of infection.
Word Builder: culture +
cultural: having to do with culture.