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culture

|cul/ture|

B1

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/ˈkʌltʃər/

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/ˈkʌltʃə/

shared beliefs and practices

Etymology
Etymology Information

'culture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cultura,' where 'cultus' meant 'care' or 'cultivation.'

Historical Evolution

'cultura' transformed into the Old French word 'culture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'culture' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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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