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culture

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

Meanings
noun
The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

Examples :

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "
culture nation society essential

Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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emphasizes verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Illustration necessarily

necessarily adverb

/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/

Inevitably; of necessity.

"It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents."

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background noun

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

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cultivation noun

/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

The art or act of cultivating; improvement of land for or by agriculture

"The heavy cultivation of the hillside led to soil erosion."

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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characterize verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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communicate verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the new assignment to the students. "

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appreciation noun

/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

"We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service."

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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lifestyles noun

/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪlz/

A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

"The students' different lifestyles were reflected in their choices of extracurricular activities. "