cultivator

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tor ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər 

: one that cultivates

especially : an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing

Synonyms

• agriculturist
• agriculturalist
• agronomist
• farmer
• grower
• planter
• tiller

Examples of cultivator in a Sentence

encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 70 medical marijuana businesses, including cultivators, processors, dispensaries and safety compliance facilities will initially be authorized to open in the commonwealth, French said. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024

Legal experts say no: The amendment explicitly provides for existing businesses to become the cultivators of marijuana, but says nothing about people. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024

Until the 1980s, Ankara remained faithful to a policy of import substitution as a means to strengthen domestic manufacturers and cultivators. —Ryan Gingeras, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2016

Product displays by cultivator or processor (empty packaging/no cannabis) inside the dispensary, not visible from the exterior of the building. —Dispatch Staff, The Enquirer, 23 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cultivator

• rotary cultivator

Kids Definition

cultivator

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tor ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt-ər 

: one that cultivates

especially : a tool or machine to loosen the soil while crops are growing