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What is another word for Cultivation? – 172 Cultivation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nurture growth development farming agriculture husbandry breeding rearing upbringing education training instruction guidance care attention improvement refinement enhancement enlargement expansion progress advancement maturation ripening flourishing thriving prospering fertilization irrigation tillage plowing sowing harvesting cropping planting grazing herding ranching gardening horticulture agronomy silviculture viticulture apiculture sericulture mariculture aquaculture

    Meaning of Cultivation

    The primary meaning of the word "Cultivation" refers to the act of cultivating or the state of being cultivated, which encompasses various aspects such as agriculture, education, and refinement.

    Definitions

    • The act of cultivating land or plants, especially with a view to crop production
    • The process of training or educating someone, especially in a specific skill or subject
    • The state of being refined or cultured, especially in terms of artistic or intellectual tastes

    Etymology of Cultivation

    The word "Cultivation" originates from the Latin word "cultivatio," which is derived from "cultivare," meaning "to till, or cultivate the soil"
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe agricultural practices, and later expanded to include educational and cultural contexts

    Example Uses

    • The farmer's careful cultivation of the soil resulted in a bountiful harvest
    • The university's cultivation of young minds is evident in its rigorous academic programs
    • The city's cultural cultivation is reflected in its numerous museums, theaters, and art galleries

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    neglect abandonment deterioration decline decay degradation devastation destruction vandalism desolation barrenness sterility infertility stagnation inactivity idleness lethargy indifference disregard disrespect carelessness thoughtlessness recklessness abuse misuse waste underdevelopment maldevelopment

    Related Nouns

    agriculture farming husbandry gardening horticulture agronomy silviculture viticulture apiculture sericulture mariculture aquaculture education training instruction guidance care attention improvement refinement enhancement enlargement expansion progress advancement maturation ripening flourishing thriving

    Related Verbs

    cultivate nurture grow develop farm breed rear educate train instruct guide care attend improve refine enhance enlarge expand progress advance mature ripen flourish thrive prosper fertilize irrigate till plow sow harvest crop plant graze herd ranch

    Related Adjectives

    agricultural farming horticultural agronomic silvicultural viticultural apicultural sericultural maricultural aquacultural educational instructional guiding caring attentive improving refining enhancing enlarging expansive progressive advancing mature ripe flourishing thriving prosperous fertile productive cultivated refined cultured