Definitions for cultivation



Overview of noun cultivation

The noun cultivation has 5 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) cultivation

(socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable")

2. (1) cultivation

((agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale))

3. 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"

4. cultivation

(the process of fostering the growth of something; "the cultivation of bees for honey")

5. cultivation

(the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale))

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