'Cultivation' definitions:

Definition of 'cultivation'

From: WordNet
noun
Socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable"
noun
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
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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"--Joseph Conrad [syn: polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish]
noun
The process of fostering the growth of something; "the cultivation of bees for honey"
noun
The act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)

Definition of 'Cultivation'

From: GCIDE
  • Cultivation \Cul`ti*va"tion\ (k?l`t?-v?"sh?n), n. [Cf. F. cultivation.]
  • 1. The art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Bestowal of time or attention for self-improvement or for the benefit of others; fostering care. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The state of being cultivated; advancement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition; refinement; culture. [1913 Webster]
  • Italy . . . was but imperfectly reduced to cultivation before the irruption of the barbarians. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'cultivation'

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