haute culture

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

French

Noun[edit]

haute culture (uncountable)

  1. cultural activities or items that achieve the highest standards.

Usage notes[edit]

Although initially used as an offshoot of haute couture, it really seeks to define anything that is unique and exclusive in the cultural world (as opposed to the fashion one).