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cultivator

noun

ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər

Definition of cultivator

as in farmer

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen

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Recent Examples of cultivator The kid who grew up in Selma — in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where grapes, raisins and nuts are grown — Cox became the key cultivator of a new crop of Braves, many of whom would shape the Atlanta club for generations. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026 This 3-piece stainless steel gardening tool set includes a trowel, cultivator, and weeder, all with handles boasting a pink floral pattern. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Separately, a cultivator sued MED, alleging the agency has failed to uphold its statutory duty to protect consumers and prosecute bad actors. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 The representatives argued that bad actors are unfairly driving down prices and shifting the tax burden to manufacturers and cultivators who are trying to follow the rules. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivator

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Hemp farmers, manufacturers, and reform activists argue the ban is an overreach that will wipe out thousands of businesses and deny consumers legal access to hemp products in prohibition states.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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