cultivation
noun/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃn/
/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the preparation and use of land for growing plants or crops
- under cultivation fertile land that is under cultivation (= being cultivated)
- rice/wheat cultivation
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- the deliberate development of a particular relationship, quality or skill
- the cultivation of a good relationship with local firms
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