Cultivation

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

Cultivation (noun)

  1. the process of preparing land and growing crops on it
  2. the act of improving or developing a skill, quality, or interest
  3. the process of improving manners and social skills

Examples

  • The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
  • Cultivation of vegetables can be done in small gardens.

Common collocations: crop cultivation, soil cultivation, intensive cultivation, skill cultivation, cultivation of talent

Synonyms of Cultivation

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cultivation

  • in the context of land care