Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of culture
"The museum exhibition celebrated three distinct cultures from ancient South America."
In plain English: Cultures are the shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors that make up how different groups of people live their lives.
"Traveling to different countries allowed us to learn about diverse cultures and their traditions."
Usage: Cultures refers to the distinct systems of beliefs, customs, and arts shared by specific groups of people. Use this plural form when discussing multiple societies or communities rather than the general concept of human development.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of culture
"The third person singular simple present indicative form of culture is cultures, as seen in sentences like "He cultures rare orchids.""
In plain English: To culture something means to grow it by providing the right conditions for it to develop, like raising bacteria in a lab dish.
"The new manager decided to cultivate a culture of open communication within the team."
Usage: Do not use "cultures" as a verb to mean growing plants or raising animals; instead, use the third-person singular form "cultivates." The word "culture" functions primarily as a noun referring to shared beliefs and practices, while the action of nurturing growth is expressed with the verb "cultivate."
Derived from the Latin colere, meaning "to till" or "to cultivate," this term originally referred to the agricultural practice of farming land before evolving to denote shared social practices and beliefs. The plural form simply indicates multiple distinct groups with their own unique ways of life.