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cultivation

Dictionary definition · cultivation

noun

  1. socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners"her cultivation was remarkable"
  2. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
  3. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality"they performed with great polish"
  4. the process of fostering the growth of something"the cultivation of bees for honey"
  5. the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).