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self-cultivation

self-cultivation noun: the practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.

Noun

self-cultivation (uncountable)

  1. The practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.
  2. Cultivating own vegetables, specially at home or regrowing.

Origin of self-cultivation

From self- + cultivation.

Questions about self-cultivation

What does self-cultivation mean?
Self-cultivation means the practice of effecting gradual yet substantial improvements of oneself, especially through education.
What part of speech is self-cultivation?
Self-cultivation is a noun.

Words near self-cultivation in the dictionary

  1. self-criticisms
  2. self-critique
  3. self-critiqued
  4. self-critiques
  5. self-critiquing
  6. self-cultivation
  7. self-culture
  8. self-deal
  9. self-dealing
  10. self-deals
  11. self-dealt

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