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# Definition of culture

Culture is the social heritage a man receives from a group. It is the summation of everything a man has acquired in his individual and social life. It is a unique possession of man which separates him from the lower animals.

> [!Note] Definition
> Culture is the cumulative manifestation of human intellectual achievements.

On the other hand, culture is not:

- Education: The term 'cultured' is not the same as educated. Similarly, 'uncultured' is not the same as devoid of education.
- 'Higher' achievements of group: A cultural history of India may mean the account of historical achievements but sociologically, it doesn't mean that.
- Nationality: People of same nationality may have dissimilar cultural features.
# Characteristics of culture



# Civilization