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culturist

American  
[kuhl-cher-ist] / ˈkʌl tʃər ɪst /

noun

  1. a cultivator.

  2. an advocate or devotee of culture.


Etymology

Origin of culturist

First recorded in 1820–30; culture + -ist

Example Sentences

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“I was still working for Fish and Game at that point,” said Cindy Lassiter, a former fish culturist in southern Southeast and a member of SSRAA’s board.

From Washington Times Jan. 24, 2016

Bernarr Macfadden, publisher, editor, physical culturist extraordinary, is to many in the U. S. a hissing and a byword; to many more he is a hero-prophet.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although Colonel Raff is a physical culturist and does not smoke, drink or play cards, his men have more than usual liberty.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nobel prizewinner, physical culturist, naval historian, biographer, essayist, rancher, conservationist, cavalry officer, Governor and President here.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lewis Coriell, a renowned cell culturist, thought he might have an explanation.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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