A person or thing that cultivates, especially a person who prepares and uses land for crops or gardening. The farmer was a skilled cultivator, known for his bountiful harvests each year.
A mechanical implement used to break up the soil and uproot weeds. The gardener used a cultivator to aerate the soil before planting the new seeds.
A person who fosters or encourages the growth or development of something intangible, such as ideas, relationships, or talents. As editor-in-chief, he became a dedicated cultivator of emerging literary talent.