culture
Translation
culture, cultivation
Examples
I am interested in Japanese culture.
I am interested in Japanese culture.
The company has a strong work culture.
The company has a strong work culture.
They took a bacteria culture from the sample.
They took a bacteria culture from the sample.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) used as a noun We learned about ancient Greek culture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: civilization, society, customs
Etymology
From Latin 'cultura' (cultivation, care), from 'colere' (to cultivate, to till). The meaning evolved from tilling land to cultivating the mind.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cultivating' a society's customs, arts, and beliefs over time.