cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

1

: culture, refinement

2

: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Synonyms of cultivation

• culture
• education
• civilization
• accomplishment
• refinement
• knowledge
• literacy
• manners

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide

Recent Examples on the Web

The land that is now called Longwood Gardens has a rich history with many stewards, but the cultivation of the gardens themselves is largely attributed to American entrepreneur and businessman Pierre du Pont, who purchased the property in 1906. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

Organizers said the session will dive into cotton cultivation, including the stresses currently facing the crop and its growers and the innovations that are making the practice smarter and more sustainable. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

As the couple transitioned toward these ecologically minded cultivation methods, Angela tried to spark conversation about the environment at her church. — Sydney Giacalone, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

In that context, the city established a land use definition for cannabis dispensaries, then for cultivation, distribution, testing and manufacturing sites. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing cultivation

• co-cultivation
• self-cultivation

Rhymes for cultivation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

1

: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil

2

: refinement sense 2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 

: culture sense 2