. (17) culture, civilization, civilisation -- (a particular society at a particular time and place; ``early Mayan civilization'' )
2. (12) culture -- (the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group)
3. (6) acculturation, culture -- (all the knowledge and values shared by a society)
4. (1) culture -- ((biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); ``the culture of cells in a Petri dish'' )
5. culture -- ((bacteriology) the product of cultivating micro-organisms in a nutrient medium)
6. polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish -- (a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ``they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art'' --Joseph Conrad)
7. culture -- (the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; ``the developing drug culture"; "the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture'' )
8. culture -- (the raising of plants or animals; ``the culture of oysters'' )
So I look at it as what the hell has the US given to the world from a "cultural perspective". In the big picture, not a helluva lot.
This is just so wrong I don't where to begin. You've painted yourself into a corner now and can't admit you are way off base. I can't think of another modern society that has given more to the world culturally than the US.
Perhaps the greatest novel ever written, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Other great works of literature by Melville, Poe, Bierce.
Great poets like Robert Frost, Walt Whitman.
As you admit yourself, great gifts in modern music such as jazz, blues and rock and roll. Rap and hip hop too. Just because you think something is "bad" culture does not disqualify it. Your take on rap sounds just like how our parents and grandparents felt about rock and roll.
The greatest scientific and cultural event in the history of mankind was the Apollo missions.
Two of the most famous people in the world are American athletes, Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan.
US developed and perfected most forms of modern media; motion pictures, television and radio. Many American movies are considered masterpieces (Ex. Citizen Kane, Godfather).
Influential political reforms; civil rights, constitution
I'll try to find you a comprehensive list that outlines American cultural acheivements, because you obviously did not take the time to look at any of the other links I provided above.
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