cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
Synonyms of cultivationnext
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: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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The Memorandum of Understanding, which spans across content creation, talent cultivation and technological exchange, comes at a time when both cities are reassessing their roles in an increasingly complex global screen economy. Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 Then, in 2016, voters passed Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana for adults and created a regulated market for cultivation, manufacturing and retail sales. Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Voters approved Proposition 122, leading to the state’s decriminalization of personal possession, cultivation and sharing of certain natural psychedelic substances. David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026 Drummy’s deep-rooted love for nature and sustainability drives her passion for gardening, vegetable cultivation, and composting. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cultivation was in 1553

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
1
: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)

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