cultivation

cultivation
n
1. agriculture, agronomy, geo-ponics, farming, husbandry, tillage, tilth; tilling, dressing, working; aquaculture, aquiculture, hydroponics.
2. civilization, development, improvement, training, preparation, conditioning, grooming; education, instruction, teaching, tuition; enlightenment, edification, illumination.
3.(all of art, science, etc.) promotion, fosterage, advocacy, support, patronage; encouragement, abetment, furtherance, advancement, backing; help, aid, assistance.
4.(all of art, science, etc.) pursuit, following, study, investigation; devotion.
5. culture, refinement, polish, manners, good breeding; taste, good taste; savoir-faire, tact, discretion, discernment, discrimination.

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