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Definition culture in British English

culture noun

noun
/ˈkʌltʃə(r)/
Example

If you're looking for culture, then Paris is the place for you.

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Britain's literary culture

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2

a set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving of a particular organization or group of people

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The two firms have very different corporate cultures.

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Some organizations encourage a culture of secrecy.

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2.1

a society that has its own set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving

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people from different cultures

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ancient cultures

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2.2

a set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving of a particular society

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societies that share the same language and culture

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exposure to Western culture through films and music

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3

a group of bacteria or other cells that have been grown in a scientific experiment

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3.1

the process by which a group of bacteria or other cells is grown in a scientific experiment

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tissue culture

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the culture of genetically modified crops

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Definition culture in British English