English · Word Candidate

cultivation

/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cultivations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as: — Tillage: plowing, sowing and raising crops.

Noun

Examples

The cultivation of these valleys dates back thousands of years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as: — Light tillage: turning or stirring the soil, especially for weed control.

Noun

Examples

The cultivation of the hillside led to soil erosion.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cultivation” mean?

The art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as: — Tillage: plowing, sowing and raising crops.

Is “cultivation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.