culture
Derived from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'to cultivate'.
NOUN
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The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society, as well as the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
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| cultures |
- The culture of ancient Greece laid the foundation for Western civilization.
- He enjoys exploring the diverse cultures that can be found within his city.
VERB
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To cultivate or develop a particular quality or skill in something, often referring to living organisms or bacteria in scientific contexts.
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| culturing | cultured |
- The scientists will culture the bacteria in a controlled environment.
- They hope to culture new strains of plants that are more resistant to disease.