Culture: meaning, definitions and examples

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culture

 

[ หˆkสŒltสƒษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

society

Culture refers to the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. It encompasses the way of life of a group of people, including their behaviors, values, and traditions.

Synonyms

heritage, tradition, way of life

Examples of usage

  • The Japanese culture is known for its emphasis on respect and harmony.
  • The company aims to promote a culture of innovation and creativity among its employees.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, culture refers to the cultivation of microorganisms, cells, or tissues in an artificial medium containing nutrients.

Synonyms

cultivation, farming, growth

Examples of usage

  • The scientist studied the growth of bacteria in culture to understand their behavior.
  • Cell culture techniques are widely used in medical research.

Translations

Translations of the word "culture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kultur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ budaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‡ๅŒ– (ใถใ‚“ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท culture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธํ™” (munhwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุงูุฉ (thaqafa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡ๅŒ– (wรฉnhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ menning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะดะตะฝะธะตั‚ (mรคdeniyet)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ (kultura)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™niyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultura

Etymology

The word 'culture' originated from the Latin word 'cultura', which means 'cultivation' or 'growing'. The concept of culture has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of human activities and beliefs. It plays a significant role in shaping societies and defining identities. From art and music to language and traditions, culture is a fundamental aspect of human civilization.

See also: cult, cultivate, cultured, enculturation, occult.

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