21 Definitions Of Culture In One Word

Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews

After looking at some great definitions of culture, here are some even shorter definitions. This time in one word only. These are answers from Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews of the people I recommend you follow on Twitter for cross-cultural and international insights. These Twitter interviews are carried out in the spirit of having fun, so these one word definitions are not to be taken too seriously.

Of course, it’s difficult to come up with a definition of culture that resonates with everyone.  And it’s impossible to come up with a one word definition that appeals to everyone. This is part of the fun and depends on what you see in this one word.  But I do think this exercise helps us to see “culture” from different perspectives and broadens our understanding of how others perceive culture.

This is why I like combining several one word definitions and coming up with different associations to come up with a variety of different meanings.  This helps me to broaden my own understanding of culture.

One of the responses on Twitter was: Culture is Zappos.  Of course, this isn’t the best definition, but it certainly got me thinking.

21 Definitiions Of Culture… In One Word

1. Culture is reflection - @matthewbennett
2. Culture is a CODE - @deborahswallow
3. Culture is Life - @ohh_la_la
4. Culture is communication - @HoeferleConsult
5. Culture is values - @dkiernan
6. Culture is creativity - @transdomo
7. Culture is relative - @culturematters
8. Culture is infrastructure – @tdebaillon
9. Culture is communication – @DR4Ward
10. Culture is awareness – @XCulture
11. Culture is us – @jackyan
12. Culture is vital – @CotterHUE
13. Culture is life – @DoreenatDMS
14. Culture is identity – @pocketcultures
15. Culture is language – @psitutor
16. Culture is ethos – @culturalrealms
17. Culture is strength – @mintblogger
18. Culture is sense-of-life – @lyceum
19. Culture is shared/learned – @SeanJamesOliver
20. Culture is interesting – @DavidComp
21. Culture is perspective – @CateBrubaker

What Is Your 1-Word Definition Of Culture?

Which definition do you like most?

• Do you have a favorite?
• Does one stand out and resonate with you?
• Do you have another one to add?

As usual, please share your 1-word definitions below.

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