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Culture Dependent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Reliant on or influenced by the culture in which something exists or is practiced.

Sense 1: Referring to certain behaviors, customs, beliefs, or practices that are specific to a particular culture.

Example sentence: The celebration of the Lunar New Year in many Asian countries is culture dependent.

Sense 2: Relating to microbiology, describing the growth or survival of microorganisms that require specific cultural conditions.

Example sentence: The identification of certain bacteria is culture dependent, as it involves isolating and growing them on specific media.

Sense 3: Regarding the relationship between an organism and its environment, where certain behaviors or characteristics are only present in specific cultural contexts.

Example sentence: The hunting techniques of certain indigenous tribes are culture dependent, shaped by the unique natural environment they inhabit.

Related Products: Cultural Diversity, Multiculturalism

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