Self-cultivation
noun
1.
the act or art of cultivating.
2.
the state of being cultivated.
3.
culture; refinement.
noun
1.
(agriculture)
the planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants
the preparation of ground to promote their growth
2.
development, esp through education, training, etc
3.
culture or sophistication, esp social refinement
cultivation cul·ti·va·tion (kŭl’tə-vā’shən)
n.
The process of promoting the growth of a biological culture.
cul’ti·vate’ v.
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