Cultivator: meaning, definitions and examples

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cultivator

 

[ หˆkสŒltษชหŒveษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agricultural equipment

A cultivator is a farm implement used for secondary tillage. It helps in breaking up soil clods, uprooting weeds, and aerating the soil. Cultivators are usually pulled by a tractor and come in various sizes and designs.

Synonyms

harrow, plow, tiller

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used a cultivator to prepare the soil for planting.
  • The cultivator made it easier to remove the weeds from the field.
  • The garden cultivator helped in loosening the compacted soil.
Context #2 | Noun

person who promotes growth or development

A cultivator is someone who fosters growth or development, especially in the fields of arts, culture, or education. They nurture talent, provide opportunities, and support the progress of individuals or communities.

Synonyms

facilitator, mentor, promoter

Examples of usage

  • She was a cultivator of young artists, helping them showcase their work.
  • His role as a cultivator of knowledge made him a respected figure in academia.
  • The teacher acted as a cultivator of creativity in her students.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultivator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultivador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kultivator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggarap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะธะฒะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kultywator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€•ไฝœ่€… (ใ“ใ†ใ•ใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cultivateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultivador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltivatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ž‘์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultivรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultivรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€•ไฝœๅทฅๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kultivator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆktandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะธะฒะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultivator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultivador

Etymology

The word 'cultivator' originated from the Latin word 'cultivare', which means 'to till or cultivate'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to both the agricultural implement and the person who promotes growth. The concept of cultivation has always been essential in human societies, whether in terms of farming or intellectual development.

See also: cultivated, cultivating, uncultivated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,506, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.