What is the meaning of culture?

noun

• A particular society at a particular time and place.
  • usage: "early Mayan civilization"
  • synonyms: civilization, civilisation
• The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group.
• All the knowledge and values shared by a society.
  • synonyms: acculturation
• Biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar. ()
  • usage: "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-Joseph Conrad
  • synonyms: polish, refinement, cultivation, finish
• The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization.
  • usage: "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.
  • usage: "the culture of oysters"

verb

• Grow in a special preparation.
  • usage: "the biologist grows microorganisms"