culture — the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌltʃər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is a walking encyclopedia of Korean culture - she knows every traditional recipe and ritual!
- The company's culture encourages creativity and innovation.
- He experienced severe culture shock when he moved from rural Korea to New York City.
culture
NOUN[/ˈkʌltʃər/]
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
At the festival, every booth shows a different culture through food, dance, and music.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin cultura, originally meaning 'tilling, cultivation, or farming'. The sense expanded metaphorically to denote the cultivation and development of the human mind and knowledge, analogous to nurturing crops.
Breakdown
Latin cultura (cultivation, tilling) from colere (to tend, cultivate) + -ura (noun suffix indicating action or result). The semantic shift reflects the metaphorical extension from agricultural practice to intellectual and social refinement.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is a walking encyclopedia of Korean culture - she knows every traditional recipe and ritual!”
“The company's culture encourages creativity and innovation.”
“He experienced severe culture shock when he moved from rural Korea to New York City.”
“K-pop has become a global ambassador for Korean culture.”
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