(theology) In moral theology, the concept that human life can be a means to some other end and not solely an end itself.

plural of culture vulture

(informal, humorous) A person with an inauthentic and rapacious, possibly forced, interest in the arts. / (informal, derogatory) A creative maker who copies rather than creates original work.

plural of culture shock

(derogatory) A culture (set of social customs) based on a sense of entitlement to legal compensation for one's own or others' mistakes.

The holder of a cabinet position in some governments responsible for protecting the national heritage of a country and promoting cultural expression.

(historical) A 19th- and 20th-century popular movement of light gymnastics for the purpose of health and fitness. / (dated) The hobby and sport of muscular development.

Any of several subcultures including gothic, darkwave, neofolk, industrial, electro, BDSM/fetish, metal and medieval.

(rare) A political struggle for control over cultural institutions.

plural of culture war