culture

culture
culture [kul′chər]
n.
[ME < L cultura < colere: see CULT]
1. cultivation of the soil
2. production, development, or improvement of a particular plant, animal, commodity, etc.
3.
a) the growth of bacteria, microorganisms, or other plant and animal cells in a specially prepared nourishing fluid or solid
b) a colony of microorganisms or cells thus grown
4.
a) development, improvement, or refinement of the intellect, emotions, interests, manners, and taste
b) the result of this; refined ways of thinking, talking, and acting
5. development or improvement of physical qualities by special training or care [body culture, voice culture]
6.
a) the ideas, customs, skills, arts, etc. of a people or group, that are transferred, communicated, or passed along, as in or to succeeding generations
b) such ideas, customs, etc. of a particular people or group in a particular period; civilization
c) the particular people or group having such ideas, customs, etc.
vt.
cultured, culturing
1. to cultivate
2. to grow (microorganisms or cells) in a specially prepared medium

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