cultivation

noun

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

the process of fostering the growth of something

a highly developed state of perfection

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

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

Roots

colocult- · Latin · till, tend

Synonyms for cultivation

cultivatingv farmingn tillagen thremmatologyadj tillingn tilthn agriculturen husbandryn harvestingn refinementn

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