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

Coffee cultivation in Yemen dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to increase concentration during long religious ceremonies. —Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Five years later, a confidential source secretly recorded him discussing cultivation techniques and offering to purchase a future crop. —Jp Mangalindan, Time, 16 Jan. 2026

How to Harvest Makrut Limes Harvesting limes is a rewarding part of the cultivation process. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026

This raises the possibility of producing rare cannabinoids without relying on plant cultivation, with implications for both research and drug development. —New Atlas, 10 Jan. 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