cultivator

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tor ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər How to pronounce cultivator (audio)
: one that cultivates
especially : an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing

Examples of cultivator in a Sentence

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

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cultivator was in 1661

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“Cultivator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivator. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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cultivator

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tor ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt-ər How to pronounce cultivator (audio)
: one that cultivates
especially : a tool or machine to loosen the soil while crops are growing

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