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culture
nounverbverb-transitiveB1 (High-frequency, common in spoken and written discourse)
/ˈkʌltʃə(r)/The ideas, customs, arts, and social behaviours of a particular people, nation, or group.
culture area
nounC2
/ˈkʌltʃər ˌeə.ri.ə/A geographical region inhabited by peoples who share a significant number of cultural traits, such as language, social organization, religion, technology, and subsistence methods.
culture center
nounMedium
/ˈkʌltʃə ˈsɛntə/A building or institution dedicated to promoting, teaching, and showcasing artistic, intellectual, and social activities within a community.
culture clash
nounB2
/ˈkʌl.tʃə ˌklæʃ/A conflict or serious disagreement arising from the differences between the cultural norms, values, and practices of distinct groups or individuals.
culture complex
nounC2
/ˈkʌltʃə ˈkɒmpleks/In anthropology and sociology, a closely related set of cultural traits, activities, or institutions that form a distinct, functional unit within a culture.
culture diffusion
nounB2-C1
/ˈkʌl.tʃə dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/The process by which cultural elements such as ideas, practices, technologies, or social behaviours spread from one society or group to another.
culture factor
nounMid-Low
/ˈkʌltʃə ˈfæktə/An element, aspect, or variable related to the culture of a group or society that influences outcomes, behaviors, or perceptions.
culture hero
nounC2
/ˈkʌltʃə ˌhɪərəʊ/A mythological or legendary figure in a culture who is credited with giving fundamental gifts to humanity, such as fire, agriculture, laws, or technology.
culture jamming
nounLow/Medium
/ˈkʌltʃə ˌʤæmɪŋ/The practice of subverting or satirizing mainstream culture, advertising, and corporate media, often to make a political or social critique.
culture medium
nounC1
/ˈkʌltʃə ˌmiːdiəm/A liquid or gel containing nutrients in which microorganisms, cells, or tissues are grown for scientific study.
culture pattern
nounC1-C2
/ˈkʌl.tʃə ˌpæt.ən/A set of organized, recurring behaviors, beliefs, and social structures that are characteristic of a specific society or group.
culture shock
nounC1
/ˈkʌltʃə ʃɒk/The feeling of confusion, anxiety, or disorientation a person experiences when they move to, or are immersed in, a cultural environment that is vastly different from their own.
culture specific syndrome
nounLow
/ˈkʌltʃə spɪˌsɪfɪk ˈsɪndrəʊm/A pattern of symptoms or a recognised illness that is only found, or primarily found, within a particular cultural or ethnic group.
culture trait
nounC1
/ˈkʌltʃə treɪt/A single, identifiable element or feature (e.g., a behavior, belief, or custom) that is passed on and recognized as characteristic of a particular culture.
culture vulture
nounC1-C2 / Uncommon
/ˈkʌltʃə ˌvʌltʃə/A person who voraciously consumes or shows excessive enthusiasm for cultural activities, often without genuine depth or understanding, sometimes with an opportunistic or superficial motivation.
culture war
nounMedium-High
/ˈkʌltʃə wɔː/A conflict between groups with different cultural values and social beliefs, often involving politics, education, and media.
culture-free test
nounC1
/ˈkʌltʃə friː tɛst/An assessment designed to minimize the influence of cultural knowledge or background, aiming to measure innate ability or potential independently of learned cultural content.
cultured meat
nounC1
/ˈkʌltʃəd miːt/A type of meat produced by in-vitro cultivation of animal cells, not harvested from slaughtered animals.
cultured pearl
nounC1
/ˌkʌl.tʃəd ˈpɜːl/A pearl created by inserting a small bead or piece of tissue into an oyster or mussel by human intervention, then allowing the mollusc to coat it with nacre.
culturist
nounRare
/ˈkʌltʃərɪst/A person who cultivates or develops something, especially crops or artistic and intellectual pursuits.

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