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

Example:
The city is a melting pot of different cultures.
We need to understand and respect other cultures.
2.

the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc., in an artificial medium containing nutrients

Example:
The lab is growing various bacterial cultures for research.
Yogurt is made using live bacterial cultures.