culture

a particular society at a particular time and place

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

all the knowledge and values shared by a society

the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)

“the culture of cells in a Petri dish”

grow in a special preparation

the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization

“the developing drug culture”

the raising of plants or animals

“the culture of oysters”

the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group