1 a [noncount] : the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time
▪ a study of Greek language and culture ▪ today's youth culture ▪ Her art shows the influence of pop/popular culture.
b [count] : a particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc.
▪ an ancient culture ▪ It's important to learn about other cultures. 2 [count] : a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business)
▪ The company's corporate/business culture is focused on increasing profits. ▪ There was a culture of success at the school. [=the school's policies and environment encouraged its students' success] 3 [noncount] a : artistic activities (such as music, theater, painting, etc.)
▪ an area that has been criticized for its lack of culture
b : appreciation and knowledge of music, theater, painting, etc.
▪ She is a person of culture. [=a cultured person] 4 technical a [noncount] : the act or process or growing living material (such as cells or bacteria) in controlled conditions for scientific study
▪ Scientists have been refining techniques for the culture of living tissue.
b [count] : a group of cells, bacteria, etc., grown in controlled conditions for scientific study
▪ bacterial/tissue cultures 5 [noncount] technical : the act or process of raising or growing plants, insects, etc., in controlled conditions
▪ bee culture ▪ the culture of grapes