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culture

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/
Meanings
  • noun

    The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

    - "The museum showcased various cultures from around the world."
    - "She was deeply interested in the culture and history of her ancestors."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/



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  2. /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with culture
hue and crew , new , mule
Variants
List of all variants of culture that leads to same result
culture , cultures , cultured , culturing , culture shock , culture shocks , culture of success , cancel culture , cancel cultures , self-culture , self-cultures , tissue culture , tissue cultures , Chaco Culture National Historical Park , co-culture , co-cultured , co-cultures , co-culturing , coculture , cocultured , cocultures , coculturing , maker , maker culture , makers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin cultura (cultivation).

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Did you know that the term 'culture' comes from the Latin word 'cultura', which means 'cultivation'?

  2. Culture is not just limited to human societies – many animal species also have distinct cultures that shape their behavior and social structures.

  3. The study of culture is called anthropology, which comes from the Greek word 'anthropos', meaning 'human being'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Society: Culture is often used interchangeably with the term society, but society refers to the larger group of people who share a common geographic area, political system, or language, while culture refers specifically to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that define a group.

  2. Tradition: Culture often includes traditional practices and beliefs that are passed down from one generation to the next, such as holidays, customs, and folklore.

  3. Art: Culture often includes the arts, such as painting, sculpture, music, and literature, which reflect the values and beliefs of a particular society or community.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Such an explanation seems sensible to a technologically advanced and ruthlessly competitive "culture" like our own, where anybody who fails to get at least a college degree … risks spending a life busing tables or telemarketing.

    - Natalie Angier,{it}New York Times{/it},2 July 2002

  2. In this new view, genes allow the human mind to learn, remember, imitate, imprint language, absorb "culture" and express instincts.

    - Matt Ridley,{it}Time{/it},2 June 2003

  3. Underlying the question "Is this as good as it gets?" was a female j'accuse—against a consumer "culture" where values like caring had been severely discounted.

    - Susan Faludi,{it}Newsweek{/it},8 Jan. 2001
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Culture is a complex and dynamic concept that refers to the arts, literature, music, traditions, and other expressions that reflect a particular society, community, or group. It encompasses the shared values, beliefs, customs, and artifacts that shape the way people live and understand the world around them. Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next and evolves over time, reflecting the influences of history, geography, and social and economic conditions.

How to Memorize "culture"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the concept of culture, try visualizing a diverse community coming together to share their unique traditions and expressions. Imagine a festival where people from different backgrounds come together to celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and food.

  2. associate

    - To help remember the meaning of culture, try associating it with the idea of shared values and traditions that define a group or community.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize the definition of culture, try using the mnemonic 'Cultivate Understanding of Traditions, Expressions, and Values'.

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