culture
|cul/ture|
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/ˈkʌltʃər/
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/ˈkʌltʃə/
shared beliefs and practices
Etymology
'culture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cultura,' where 'cultus' meant 'care' or 'cultivation.'
'cultura' transformed into the Old French word 'culture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'culture' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'cultivation of land,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
The culture of ancient Greece has influenced many modern societies.
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Noun 2
the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc., in an artificial medium containing nutrients.
The scientist prepared a culture of bacteria for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35