cultivator

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who grows crops or plants.
    • She is a dedicated cultivator of rare orchids.
    • Small-scale cultivators often sell their produce at local farmers' markets.
    • The cultivator carefully tended to his vegetable garden every morning.
  2. A tool or machine used to break up soil and remove weeds.
    • A small cultivator is perfect for weeding between rows of vegetables.
    • He used a hand cultivator to loosen the soil around the tomato plants.
    • The farmer attached a cultivator to the tractor to prepare the field.
  3. A person who develops or promotes something, such as a skill, art, or relationship.
    • He was known as a cultivator of peace in the community.
    • As a cultivator of young talent, she mentored many aspiring musicians.
    • The organization is a cultivator of innovation in technology.
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