n.
1.a particular society at a particular time and place
2.the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
3.all the knowledge and values shared by a society
4.(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
5.(bacteriology) the product of cultivating micro-organisms in a nutrient medium
6.a highly developed state of perfection
7.the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization
8.the raising of plants or animals
Idiom of the Day
off the beaten track
not well known or often used, unusual
Last night, we went to a small restaurant that was off the beaten track.
