Meaning of the word cultures in English
What does cultures mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cultures
US /ˈkʌl.tʃərz/
UK /ˈkʌl.tʃəz/
Plural Noun
1.
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group
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The city is a melting pot of different cultures.
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We need to understand and respect other cultures.
2.
the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc., in an artificial medium containing nutrients
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The lab is growing various bacterial cultures for research.
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Yogurt is made using live bacterial cultures.