self-cultivation
noun
self-cul·ti·va·tion
ˌself-ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən 
: the development of one's mind or capacities through one's own efforts : self-culture
The emphasis here is on education for self-cultivation rather than for jobs and on retirement and leisure rather than work.—
O. B. Hardison, Jr.
O. B. Hardison, Jr.Dictionary Entries Near self-cultivation
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“Self-cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cultivation. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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