Culture Definition & Meaning
culture
- noun
- a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization"
- the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
- all the knowledge and values shared by a society
- (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); "the culture of cells in a Petri dish"
- a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
- the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture"
- the raising of plants or animals; "the culture of oysters"
- verb
- grow in a special preparation; "the biologist grows microorganisms"
"Culture" in song lyrics
See how culture is used in real songs:
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"Stomachs get turned to coleslaw, it's so raw, it's culture"
Aceyalone -
"Hold it sacred, living it for the culture"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous -
"Defeats a rappers civic duty to the culture"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter *
Words that rhyme with culture
Usage tips for "culture"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "culture" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for culture to find words that pair well.