(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"
(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")
(grow in a special preparation; "the biologist grows microorganisms")