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KULCH-uh/ˈkʌltʃə/

Food, festivals, and everyday manners sit inside culture — the way of life of a group. British culture, a culture of reading at home. It is not only museums and art. Civilization is a bigger, more historical idea. Cultural is the adjective: cultural differences.

Meaning

The ideas, art, and way of life of a group of people.

Examples

• “Food is an important part of culture.”
• “Learning a language also means learning the culture.”
• “Music is a big part of youth culture.”

Good to know

culture of + group/habit. Adjective: cultural. Not only art galleries.

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