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culture

noun
  1. the raising of plants or animals
    “the culture of oysters”
  2. the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium, such as gelatin or agar
    “In high school, we made a culture from a swab of the locker room floor.”
  3. the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
  4. all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    acculturation
  5. the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization
    “the developing drug culture”
  6. a particular society at a particular time and place
    civilizationcivilisation
  7. a highly developed state of perfection
    finish
verb
  1. to grow in a special preparation